Edward C. Luan MD SC

Edward C. Luan MD SC Edward C. Luan MD SC in Peoria, IL Do you need effective treatment for your severe PMS? If so, then Edward C. Luan MD SC can help. Dr. Edward C.

Are you looking for an expert healthcare provider to offer you outstanding pregnancy care? Perhaps you feel that hormone therapy will treat your bothersome menopausal symptoms. Our practice provides comprehensive OB/GYN and women's healthcare services in the Peoria, IL area. Luan MD and Dr. Jill A. Birkholz are up-to-date with the latest medical advances to offer you outstanding care in a comfortable environment. From routine check-ups to consistent pre-natal care, we will make sure you receive the best healthcare possible.

07/25/2024

There are many ways to treat Pelvic Floor Disorders, and each situation is addressed as the attendant circumstances dictate. This personalized approach ensures an accurate diagnosis and complete and thorough care.

07/23/2024

Starting the discussion about pelvic floor disorders can be difficult, but if you suspect a friend or family member is struggling with one, it’s important to help get them willing to seek treatment. Many people falsely believe they just have to live with the condition and don’t realize effective help is available.

07/18/2024

Your urogynecologist may recommend an MRI. What’s that? It stands for magnetic resonance imaging, a technology that uses a magnetic field coupled with radio pulses to create pictures of internal systems and organs. MRIs provide information other scanning methods can’t capture.

07/16/2024

How can exercises have any impact on my incontinence? One of the most common types of incontinence, stress incontinence, occurs when stresses such as coughing and laughter allow some leakage from the bladder. Specific exercise can strengthen the muscles that control your bladder and that often can cure cases of stress incontinence.

07/11/2024

Is it true that electrical stimulation is used to treat urinary incontinence? Talk to your urogynecologist about your specific situation, but electrical stimulation can relax the nerves to the bladder and actually reduce the feeling of constantly having to go to the bathroom.

07/09/2024

A post-void residual volume test is used to measure how much urine remains in the bladder after a patient urinates, usually through use of a catheter. Volumes approaching 180 ml could be a sign of urinary tract infection or overflow incontinence.

07/04/2024

A urogynecologist specializes in diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders. A woman's pelvic floor includes the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that support the internal organs in the lowest part of the pelvis. A weak or strained pelvic floor can lead to many other medical conditions.

07/02/2024

If you are diagnosed with a cystocele, there are several treatment options. They include lifestyle modification – such as avoiding heavy lifting and straining that could have caused the condition – and a device called a pessary that is placed in the va**na to support the bladder. Surgery is also a possibility, but generally is a last option.

06/27/2024

Did you know bladder retraining can help with incontinence? This is a form of behavior therapy that your urogynecologist may recommend as part of your treatment. Bladder retraining can help you increase the amount of fluid your bladder can hold and how long you can go before emptying it.

06/25/2024

While the cause of interstitial cystitis is currently unknown, it can be associated with urinary urgency, urinary frequency, waking at night to use the restroom, and sterile urine cultures.

06/20/2024

Did you know that certain fruits are high-oxylate foods and should be avoided if you are dealing with urogynecological issues? These include apples, apricots, bananas, citrus fruits, grapes, peaches, pineapples, plums, and strawberries.

06/18/2024

The term bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is often used to describe a range of bladder issues that may not meet the medical criteria for interstitial cystitis (IC). BPS is characterized by frequent urination, pain as the bladder fills, and generalized pain or discomfort in the pelvic area.

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Peoria, IL
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