Urology

Urology is a speciality of medicine that focuses on urinary tract diseases in both men and women. Doctors specialising in this field are recognised as urologists. Doctors checked a patient's urine for signs about their ailment back in the day. The health of the urinary system, which includes the kidney, bladder, prostate, penis, and testis, is now the focus of a whole branch of medicine.

Your body's drainage system for eliminating pee is the urinary tract. The urinary tract's main components are the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Urine is made up of both waste and water. All bodily parts in the urinary tract must work together for urination to proceed regularly and without difficulties.

Urologists work with both males and women. A urologist specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract issues. A urologist only deals with disorders of the urinary tract in women. On the other hand, urologists can diagnose and treat the penis and testicles in men. They also deal with infertility in men and sexual issues.

Suppose you have symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), trouble passing pee, blood in urine, Incontinence (urinary leaks), or Erectile Dysfunction. You might to advised to see a urologist in such a case. A general doctor will recommend you to see a urologist because these illnesses are within the competence of a urologist. Urologists also treat male infertility and sexual problems.

The urologist will usually do a battery of tests to figure out what's wrong. A urologist may use imaging tests such as an ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI scan to help find the problem, and a urine test may be used to screen for bacteria and other indicators of disease. A biopsy may be conducted if the issue is more serious; this is generally done to check for cancer and other illnesses. The urologist may also do a physical examination and ask you questions about your medical history.

Suppose you have frequent urination, difficulties passing urine, blood in urine, lower back pain, or trouble sustaining an erection. Consult an expert. Urologists advise routinely emptying your bladder and drinking water instead of caffeine to keep your urinary system healthy. They also recommend not smoking and eating a low-salt diet. Following these simple rules can help prevent many urological issues. Urologists treat cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate, penis, testes, and kidney transplants.