UROLOGIST
A urologist is a surgeon doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating problems related to the urinary system in both men and women, as well as the male reproductive system.
This includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder), urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body), and in men, the prostate gland and testes.
Kidney stones are a common issue that urologists treat. Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They can cause severe pain, blood in the urine, and sometimes, infection. Urologists use various techniques to treat kidney stones, such as prescribing medications to help pass the stones, using shock wave therapy (lithotripsy) to break the stones into smaller pieces, or performing minimally invasive surgery to remove larger stones.
Another condition urologists manage is prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). The prostate is a small gland in men that produces seminal fluid. As men age, the prostate can become enlarged, leading to problems with urination, such as difficulty starting urination, a weak urine stream, or frequent need to urinate, especially at night. Urologists can prescribe medications to help shrink the prostate or relax the muscles around it, improving urine flow. In more severe cases, they may perform surgical procedures to remove part of the prostate and relieve symptoms.
In addition to treating kidney stones and prostate enlargement, urologists also handle conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder control problems (incontinence), and cancers of the urinary system (bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer). They perform surgeries such as vasectomies, bladder repairs, and surgeries to remove tumors.
Overall, urologists play a vital role in maintaining the health of the urinary and male reproductive systems, providing both medical and surgical treatments to improve patients’ quality of life.