Urology Consultation

What does a urologist do?

Urology is the field of medicine that is associated with the diseases and disorders of the male and female urinary tract. Urologists are doctors who specialize in the treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the urinary system, including the bladder, kidney, ureter, urethra, and adrenal glands. In men, they treat all ailments concerning the penis, prostate, epididymis, seminal vesicles, and the testes.

When should you consult a urologist?

You can consult a urologist for all mild urinary problems like urinary tract infections (UTI) to severe ailments like cancer. In most cases, your primary doctor refers you to a urologist if your symptoms persist for long durations or don’t improve.

In the treatment of urolithiasis, modern minimally invasive methods (PCNL-percutaneous lithotripsy, URSL and RIRS - laser endoscopic lithotripsy) are used. We pay a special attention on men’s health, diagnosing and treating male fertility problems (varicocele) and erectile dysfunctions.

Symptoms of Urological Problems

Below mentioned is a list of symptoms that indicate that you have a problem in the urinary tract and need to visit a urologist.

• Presence of blood in the urine, a condition also called hematuria
• A recurring need to urinate urgently
• Burning sensation or pain during urination
• Difficulty urinating
• If you experience pain in your lower back, pelvis, or sides
• Urine leakage
• Weak urine flow, dribbling

What to expect from your consultation?

Usually, the urologist will have notes regarding your condition from the referring doctor, but they will still do an examination of the patient’s medical history and conduct a physical examination. Some of the tests your urologist might perform are:

• The first thing to do is to locate the problem. It is done by imaging tests like MRI scans, ultrasound, or CT scans.
• Cystoscopy, a medical imaging procedure that enables your doctor to examine the inside of the urinary tract by a cystoscope. The cystoscopy can also be used to collect tissue samples for testing.
• A basic urine test to check for the presence of bacteria or other signs of disease.
• Biopsy
• Urodynamic testing to determine how fast urine leaves the body, the amount of urine that stays in the bladder after urinating, and the pressure in the bladder.