Steve Wagstaff is joined by Dr. Jill Hudson to explore the field of urology. Dr. Hudson shares her journey and training as a urologist, shedding light on common reasons for visiting a urologist, such as urinary frequency, blood in urine, and kidney stones. They discuss prostate health, including the importance of screening and PSA tests, and emphasize self-advocacy in patient-doctor relationships. The conversation covers neurogenic bladder management, UTI prevention, and catheter technology. They address incontinence in dementia patients, debunk urinary health myths, and offer daily habits for maintaining bladder and kidney health. The episode also features a sponsor segment from SwagAbility Studios products.
(0:00) Introduction to urology and Dr. Jill Hudson
(1:12) Dr. Hudson's journey and urologist training
(3:59) Visiting a urologist: Common reasons and urinary frequency
(6:23) Consulting healthcare professionals for blood in urine and kidney stones
(15:03) Prostate health, screening, and PSA tests
(22:56) Self-advocacy in patient-doctor relationships and prostate cancer awareness
(24:00) Neurogenic bladder management and catheterization
(38:00) UTI prevention and catheter technology
(45:00) Incontinence in dementia patients and urinary health myths
(55:00) Daily habits for bladder and kidney health
(58:00) Sponsor: SwagAbility Studios products