Urology is a surgical speciality that addresses male and female diseases of the urinary tract, kidneys and the bladder, as well as male reproductive system disorders.

A urologist is a specially trained doctor who can treat diseases and conditions related to the male and female urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra) and male reproductive organs (prostate, penis, scrotum, testicles).

Yes. Urologists treat both men and women of all ages.

Men: prostate problems, concerns about prostate cancer, PSA test pros/cons, difficulty passing urine, urinary infections, kidney stones, passing blood in urine, blood in semen, impotence (erectile dysfunction), premature /delayed ejaculation, low libido, painful ejaculation, infertility, testicular swellings/lumps, painful/bent penis on erection, vasectomy, circumcision (adult/child), injury to penis/testis, urinary retention (stoppage of urine), urinary incontinence.

Women: Urinary incontinence, stress incontinence, difficulty in passing water, recurrent water (urinary) infections, blood in urine, kidney stones.

There are many conditions that can cause painful urination, including:

• Infection of the urinary tract or prostate
• Obstruction in the urethra, kidney, bladder or prostate due to an infection or stones

Causes:

• 25% of the cases with kidney stones have a family or medical history of same
• A lack of exercise or overweight
• Not drinking enough water
• Diet high in protein, sodium and/or sugar
• Metabolic disorders

Prevention:

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Consume less sodium
• Eat food based on the metabolic workup done by a urologist

The best way to avoid urological problems is to:

• Exercise daily for 40 mins
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Avoid tobacco, excessive alcohol, salt and caffeine
• Do not ignore the early sign and symptoms of the Urinary system and consult a urologist at the earliest