Urology Services

Urology is the branch of medicine that deals with the urinary tract in both men and women and the male reproductive system. Urologists diagnose and treat conditions related to the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra, and male reproductive organs (prostate, testicles, and penis).

Common Urological Conditions

1. Urinary Tract Disorders

✅ Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) – Bacterial infections affecting the bladder, urethra, or kidneys.
✅ Kidney Stones – Hard mineral deposits that cause pain and urinary blockage.
✅ Bladder Control Issues (Incontinence) – Loss of bladder control, common in aging and post-childbirth.
✅ Overactive Bladder (OAB) – Frequent and urgent need to urinate.

2. Kidney Diseases

✅ Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – Long-term kidney function decline.
✅ Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) – Genetic disorder causing kidney cysts.
✅ Kidney Cancer – Tumors in the kidney, often requiring surgery.

3. Prostate Disorders (Men Only)

✅ Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – Enlarged prostate causing difficulty urinating.
✅ Prostatitis – Inflammation of the prostate, leading to pain and urinary problems.
✅ Prostate Cancer – One of the most common cancers in men.

4. Male Reproductive Issues

✅ Erectile Dysfunction (ED) – Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection.
✅ Infertility – Low sperm count or poor sperm quality affecting conception.
✅ Testicular Disorders – Cancer, infections, or trauma affecting testicles.

5. Urologic Cancers

✅ Kidney Cancer
✅ Bladder Cancer
✅ Prostate Cancer
✅ Testicular Cancer

Common Urological Tests & Procedures

🔹 Urinalysis – Checks urine for infections, blood, or kidney disease.
🔹 Cystoscopy – Uses a thin tube with a camera to view inside the bladder and urethra.
🔹 Ultrasound & CT Scan – Imaging tests to detect kidney stones, tumors, or structural issues.
🔹 Urodynamic Testing – Measures bladder function and urine flow.
🔹 Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test – Blood test for prostate cancer screening.

Urological Surgeries & Treatments

🔹 Lithotripsy – Shock waves break kidney stones into smaller pieces.
🔹 TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) – Surgery to treat enlarged prostate.
🔹 Nephrectomy – Surgical removal of a kidney (due to cancer or disease).
🔹 Vasectomy – Permanent male contraception procedure.
🔹 Circumcision – Removal of the foreskin for medical or personal reasons.

When to See a Urologist?

✔ Blood in urine
✔ Frequent or painful urination
✔ Kidney stone symptoms (severe side pain, nausea)
✔ Difficulty urinating (especially in men over 50)
✔ Sexual dysfunction or infertility