Urologist

1. Urinary Tract System:

• Kidneys: Including conditions like kidney stones, kidney infections, or chronic kidney disease.
• Bladder: Including urinary incontinence, bladder infections, or bladder cancer.
• Ureters: The tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
• Urethra: The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

2. Male Reproductive System:

• Prostate: Including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer.
• Testes: Disorders such as testicular cancer, varicocele, or erectile dysfunction (ED).
• Penis: Issues like erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, or penile cancer.
• Infertility: Male infertility and related treatments.

3. Common Conditions Treated by Urologists:

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Kidney stones
• Bladder problems (e.g., overactive bladder)
• Incontinence (inability to control urination)
• Erectile dysfunction
• Prostate issues (BPH, prostate cancer)
• Testicular cancer
• Male infertility
• Vasectomy (sterilization procedure for men)

4. Procedures Urologists Perform:

• Cystoscopy: A procedure to look inside the bladder using a thin tube with a camera.
• Ureteroscopy: A procedure to examine the ureters and kidneys, often used for removing kidney stones.
• Prostate biopsy: A procedure to check for cancer in the prostate.
• Vasectomy: A surgical procedure for male sterilization.
• Bladder surgery: For conditions like bladder cancer or severe bladder dysfunction.

5. When to See a Urologist:

You might be referred to a urologist if you have symptoms like:

• Persistent urinary problems (e.g., frequent urination, pain while urinating, blood in the urine)
• Sexual dysfunction or infertility
• Chronic kidney or bladder pain
• Prostate issues, especially for men over 50
• Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Testicular lumps or pain