Dr. Cletus Georges

Identifying the risks for bladder cancer

Preventing a disease like bladder cancer can only succeed if the causes are identified. This helps physicians like Dr. Cletus Georges in determining the treatment that would be required for patients. This blog will enumerate some prominent risk factors in having this disease.

Smoking

Foremost among causes, smoking proves that bladder cancer is a lifestyle disease. When a person smokes, the inhalation during smoking forces carcinogens in cigarettes “out of the lungs and into the blood.” These are then filtered by the kidneys and transferred into the urine. While urine stays in the bladder, the carcinogens in the fluid damages the cells on the bladder wall. This is a high risk for cancer. Smokers are three times more likely to have bladder cancer than those who do not smoke.

Workplace exposure

Because carcinogens inhaled are filtered by the kidneys and deposited into the urine, the bladder carrying the fluid is highly at risk of developing cancer. Like cigarette smoke, industrial chemicals used in certain workplaces can increase the likelihood of bladder cancer. Workers in industries that produce rubber, leather, textiles, paints, and those in printing are more likely to acquire this disease. Even hairdressers are also at risk by being exposed to “benzidine and beta-naphthylamine” – chemicals used in hair dyes, as well as truck drivers being exposed to diesel fumes.

Not drinking plenty of water or fluids

Not drinking plenty of water or fluids leaves the bladder with harmful substances lingering in its chamber. As mentioned earlier, these cancer-causing substances, filtered by the kidneys and deposited in the urine, damage the bladder wall’s cells.

Dr. Cletus Georges is a urologist with a completed residency at the Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center from 1993 to 1997. His specialization helps those seeking medical attention on internal organs affecting the urinary tract and the reproductive system. For more about Dr. Cletus Georges, visit this page.

Some possible signs of stress urinary incontinence and what to do next

As a urologist, one of the most common conditions that Dr. Cletus Georges frequently has to treat is stress urinary incompetence (SUI). When this comes about in the life of a person, especially for the first time, it raises a lot of concerns. For the benefit of the readers out there, Dr. Georges discusses this further in today’s blog.

Stress urinary incompetence is faced by many men and women when they reach middle-age. Urinary incontinence is widely understood as a condition wherein one cannot control their bladder, thereby leading to a leaking accident, even before they reach the toilet or the urinal.

Stress urinary incompetence is a variation of this, the clear differentiator being that this has an external trigger, shares Dr. Cletus Georges. A person with SUI may encounter accidental leaking when they lift heavy objects or reach too far. This can also happen when one sneezes, coughs, or laughs all of a sudden. The point emphasized by the experts is that this incident is triggered by a stressor, which makes SUI always come as a surprise.

In general, this can be very frustrating for the person who has it. Some people have even resorted to locking themselves aware in shame, just to ensure that when it happens again, there are little to no people around to witness them in their less-than-ideal state.

Dr. Cletus Georges says that should you encounter any similar incidents, or if you have any doubts about your capacity to hold it in, you should immediately schedule an appointment with your urologist. There are known treatments and remedies that may be applied after an expert analysis of your situation.

Dr. Cletus Georges completed residency in Urology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. He then started his practice in Sebring, Florida. For more about urology, subscribe to this page.

A number of important considerations when having a vasectomy

Urologist Dr. Cletus Georges is a renowned urologist not simply because of his competence as a surgeon in the field, but because he also understands how the choices of his clients can affect their overall lives. Today, he answers some questions that people may have about vasectomies.

1. What is a vasectomy?
Sperm normally passes from the testes to the penis in tubes called the vas deferens. A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts or blocks these tubes, which removes a man’s capabilities of making a woman pregnant. This is a choice that many people make for purposes of birth control.

2. What are the risks involved in having a vasectomy?

In most cases, and with today’s advanced technologies, a vasectomy is a fairly risk-free medical procedure. Dr. Cletus Georges notes, however, that there are known complications that naturally come with it. You may experience infection, swelling, bruising, or bleeding after the surgery. Some pain in and around the testes is also expected after the procedure. In most cases, this should last for only a few days, after which, you may even “get back in action” once again and resume intimacy with your spouse.

3. Should I get a vasectomy?

This is, perhaps, the most important question that you should answer before you proceed with a vasectomy. First, this should be a decision of the couple, and not just the male spouse. If you feel that growing your family even more is not something that you want, or if pregnancy puts your partner’s health at risk, then go ahead. You must take note that a vasectomy, even if there are ways to reverse it, is a permanent state.

Dr. Cletus Georges completed residency in Urology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. He started his practice in Sebring, Florida. For more about his work, please visit this page.

Some things you need to know about bladder cancer

Urologist Dr. Cletus Georges shares his thoughts about one of the starkest realities today, which is bladder cancer. This blog details a number of things that you need to know about one of the most dreaded forms of cancer, bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer results from a development of DNA mutations in the cells in the bladder, which causes the functions that control cell growth to be disabled. These mutated cells either die, or are attacked by the body’s own immune system. However, some of these cells lie undetected by the immune system and grow out of control, which then forms a tumor in the bladder, Dr. Cletus Georges explains.
Like many forms of cancer, the exact cause of bladder cancer in unknown. However, the experts in this field have determined a number of risk factors for this disease. The most strongly linked risk factor is tobacco smoking, along with exposure to certain chemicals and gases. Genetics also plays an influential role, which puts people with a family history of bladder cancer also at risk.

Symptoms of bladder cancer include the presence of blood in urine, also known as hematuria. Typically, this makes the urine bright red or cola-colored. There are also cases wherein the urine mat appear normal to the naked eye, but lab tests confirm the presence of blood. In addition to this, frequent urination, painful urination, or sharp back pains may also be indicators.

However, these are other signs that may or may not be present in anyone’s situation or set of symptoms. Dr. Cletus Georges asserts that there is nothing more conclusive than an actual diagnosis from a competent physician when it comes to determining the presence of bladder cancer.

Dr. Cletus Georges completed his residency in Urology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. With his specialty, he has helped many individuals who have problems that affect the urinary tract. For more about his work, please visit this page.

What you need to understand about vasectomies

When it comes to making sense of something as out of the ordinary as vasectomies, no one is better to consult than the experts themselves. Urologist Dr. Cletus Georges leads the way in explaining a little bit more about vasectomies.

A vasectomy is permanent male sterilization. Vasectomies are procedures that men take for several reasons, primarily so that they cannot rear offspring. Clearly, it is a vast life-changing process. For this reason, there are some important things to consider before having one.

The first thing that you must understand is that this is a decision that should involve the couple. A man can arbitrarily decide on the matter and have the vasectomy, as he bears the brunt of the consequence. However, the spouse should not be left out of the decision-making process as well. According to Dr. Cletus Georges, you and your partner should think things through before proceeding with the vasectomy.

There are right reasons to have a vasectomy. If, for instance, your wife’s life will be put at risk with another pregnancy, then you should go ahead with a vasectomy. The same goes if you have determined that either you or your wife have genetic disorders that you do not want to pass on to your children. If you are certain that you no longer want to have children, this is quite valid, too. However, if you are interested only in temporary birth control, a vasectomy is not the answer for you.

Dr. Cletus Georges completed his residency in Urology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. His practice was acquired by Florida Hospital Medical Group, where he worked until June of 2017. For more about his work, please visit this page.

What causes kidney stones?

Proper hydration and nutrition are important for a person’s health. Without these, people age 30 to 60 might be at risk of kidney stones. While it’s a condition that affects 1 out of 10 people, it can be prevented and treated. In this blog post, urologist Dr. Cletus Georges shares what causes kidney stones.

When a person’s urine has an unusually high accumulation of minerals and substances like calcium, oxalate, and uric acid, these might form into crystals that can turn into kidney stones. Some people might form stones that they can easily eliminate, while others might need medication or treatment for bigger stones. The most common types are calcium stones that may be in the form of calcium oxalate, a substance produced by the liver and can be found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It can also be in the form of calcium phosphate that can be found in people with pre-existing conditions such as renal tubular acidosis or may result from taking medication for migraines or seizures.

Another type is the struvite stone produced by bacteria in a person’s urinary tract. Those with chronic urinary tract infection (UTI) may form this type of stone. According to Dr. Cletus Georges, kidney stones can also be caused by a high uric acid level in the body. Uric acid stones can also occur when there is high acidity in the urine. Those who follow a high protein, low fiber diet are prone to this, as well as those who experience gout.

Lastly, a rare type of kidney stones called cystine stones are formed when the kidneys leak an amino acid called cystine. This kind of stone can affect individuals who suffer from a hereditary condition called cystinuria.

There are many ways to prevent and treat kidney stones. While there are cases that require only medication, more serious cases might require shockwave lithotripsy (SWL), ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and even open surgery.

Dr. Cletus Georges attended Weill Cornell University Medical College in New York City, graduating in 1991. He completed his residency in urology at Chicago’s Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. Shortly after, the urologist began his practice in Sebring, Florida, before relocating to the Orlando area, where he remains settled today. Visit this page for updates.