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Dr. Krick is board certified in Urology and has been in the private practice of Urology since 1995.After being graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985, he trained in Family Practice and was employed as an Emergency Physician until beginning his Urology residency. He completed his Urology residency at Michigan State University COM consortium in 1995. He has particular interest in Female Urology, kidney stone treatment, BPH treatment, surgical treatment of erectile dysfunction but practices the full spectrum of urology. Dr. Krick's passions in life are spending time with his wife and three children and his extended family. He is also a marathon runner and avid cyclist.
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Urology
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United States: Florida, Kentucky, Ohio
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Tranurethral microwave therapy of the prostate. Tumt. It can be effective but has its limitations.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Bladder cancer: Ultrasound is a poor test for detecting bladder cancer. The definitive test remains cystoscopy. This must be performed by a qualified urologist. It c... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Bloody urine: Not really. Superficial papillary tumors often bleed more than invasive tumors.
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Bph: Not really, but if diagnosed properly when symptoms first appear, 5-alpha reductase medications ( eg. Finasteride) can result in significant shrinkage... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Orchitis: Some viral pathogens such as the mumps virus can involve the testes. Influenza has not been linked with orchitis to the best of my knowlege. Most orc... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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ESWL: Eswl treatment is performed under sedation on an outpatient basis. There will be some mild post-procedure discomfort and some blood in the urine. P... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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ESWL: There are no particular restrictions on sexual activity after shock wave lithotripsy. If there were special circumstances in your case, you might dis... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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No: Contrary to popular misconception, penile implants do not increase the length of the penis. They only increased the ability to have vaginal penetratio... Read More
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Can't determine: It is impossible to say without an examination.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Not that likely: The position and size of the stone is the primary determinant of whether you ultimately be able to pass it. if you have multiple renal stones, you lik... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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No: They are quite common and have no proven significance.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Prostate biopsy: Transrectal or transperineal needle biopsies of the prostate are the only way to diagnose prostate cancer. The risk of infection can be minimized wit... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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No: This test has no use in diagnosing or following bladder cancer.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No: Bladder infections have literally nothing to do with prostate size.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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No: They are different conditions that are completely unrelated. BPH is a genetic tendency for the prostate large as one ages and is not an acquired dise... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Bladder cancer: Yes, although bladder cancer is much more common in those with a history of smoking or passive exposure to tobacco smoke.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Kidney stone: Your risk of making or passing another stone is particularly related to pregnancy.
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Bladder cancer: No. The primary risk for bladder cancer which is controllable is smoking or exposure to secondary cigarette smoke.
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No: They are completely different diseases caused by completely different viruses.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Anticholinergic meds: Medications with an anticholinergic effect tend to relax the bladder and reduce the force of bladder contractions. This side effect should disappear ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Kidney cancer: Typically by ct scan or mri.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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No: Should not be necessary.
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Dilution: Color is mostly a reflection of level of hydration. Some medications or supplements (vitamin b) can also effect color.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Bladder cancer: In the early stages there are very few effects on the body. Blood in the urine is often the only sign. Advanced and metastatic bladder cancer can sp... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Sonogram: Yes. Ultrasound is not a good imaging modality for bladder cancer. It requires cystoscopic examination by a urologist for proper diagnosis.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Small tumors can effectively be treated by cystoscopic excision and fulguration. Intravesical BCG therapy can be used to help prevent recurrences of ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Prostatitis : No, but prostatitis can. Get checked by your physician or a urologist. You may need an antibiotic treatment.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Prostate massage: A gloved finger is passed into the rectum and the prostate is vigorously pressed upon. This is believed to relieve fluid congestion and hasten prosta... Read More
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Condoms: Better safe than sorry. By all means yes!
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Urgency: Urinary urgency has many potential causes. The first step is to rule out cystitis (female) or prostatitis (male). See a physician and have a urinalys... Read More
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No: Hemoglobin a1c is a blood test.
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Sexual Dysfunction : The mainstay of medical treatment for premature ejaculation has been ssri type antidepressants. Paxil (paroxetine) 10-20mg is most often used. It can... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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PSA: Psa is not a perfect test. If it were, everyone with a psa beyond a certain number would have prostate cancer. It is a screening tool. It cannot ide... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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UTI: "uti" includes all types of infections in the urinary tract. Cystitis is specifically a term describing inflammation of the bladder. Most often cysti... Read More
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Microscopic hematuria: assuming you had a full workup for microscopic hematuria two years ago, I would recommend you revisit a urologist for reevaluation since you now have ... Read More
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Many possibilities: See a physician and have a urinalysis and culture done.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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PCP: Your primary care provider can easily perform a urine culture and ultrasound or ct scan of the kidney prior to seeing urology.
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Pearly penile papule: Yes. Most of the time this is a common, harmless finding known as pearly penile papules. No treatment required. If you are still concerned, show you... Read More
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Retention : Sudden onset at age 16 suggests a new or transient problemas opposed to a congenital issues. I would recommend you see a community general urologist ... Read More
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Urologist: Speak to your urologist. This is likely a limited side effect that will resolve with time. Discuss with him the procedure performed and what he would... Read More
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No: Women do not have prostates. See a urologist for evaluation of voiding dysfunction.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Foreskin: While it is normal for the foreskin to attach to the glans penis by the frenulum on the underside (ventrally), it is not normal to attach anywhere el... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
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Catheter: Catheters are never a good option for a healthy 54 year old. I would assume that you developed an additional problem such as prostatitis on top of BP... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Position: It all depends on the position of the stone. Given that you had an ultrasound exam i suspect the stone was found in a nonobstructing position in your ... Read More
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Hematuria: Blood in the urine occuring intermittently is common for some time after most transurethral prostate surgeries.
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Yes: There is no known medicinal or herbal means of permanently enlarging your penis at age twenty. There are many "snake oil" salesmen out there. Especia... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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Ureteral stone: The size of the stone does not correlate well to the intensity of the pain. The nearly unbearable pain of "ureteral colic" is from spasm of the muscu... Read More
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Hydrocele: Hydroceles, present or excised, should not have any bearing on fertility. Would recommend he have a semen analysis.
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STD/ Urethritis: The yellow discharge is never normal. You have some form of urethritis or prostatitis and may be related to a sexually transmitted disease. Should be ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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PVR: A post void residual urine volume of 43ml is not highly abnormal. Unless you are having a very weak stream or a split stream, painful urination or bl... Read More
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Mar 23, 2014
Dr Krick clearly has an outstanding knowledge of urology. He provides concise, accurate, compassionate & understandable information to the public via Healthtap. I endorse Dr. Krick !
Mar 11, 2013
I have been very impressed by Dr. Krick's excellent, thoughtful, reliable & accurate answers and thus am pleased to recommend him very highly.
Mar 11, 2013
Dr Krick gives excellent and reliable answers regarding all aspects of urology. Am thus very pleased to recommend him
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thank you. For me 2 weeks with the catheter in. 12 days since removal. Urine is clear no blood, but abdomen still sore from surgery and feels like I can't pee normally ...Read More
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Thank you for your quick response and time! An ultrasound was done but my husband see a Physians Assistant and I am uneasy about his diagnosis. Thank you for the suggestion of a Urologist. Blessings...Read More
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thank you. can this cause any sort of testicular atrophy? I suffer from chronic prostatis. Keeps recurring infection in both epidymis. Want to have kids, then have them removed? Good solution?pls res...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, OH
Graduated 1985MD
Residency
Mich. State Univ. COM/Botsford General Hospital
Residency
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital
Awards
Ohio University COM
Clinical Instructor
Top Doctor, Second Place, Kentucky - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Urologic Association
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
American Medical Association
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