You would also want to see a urologist if you had a diagnosis of disease in the urinary tract or male reproductive organs, such as kidney, bladder or prostate cancer, kidney stones, or interstitial cystitis, or if you wanted a vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, or circumcision. Or if you have been diagnosed with Multiplesclerosis or Parkinsonism.
The following general symptoms may indicate a urologic condition that needs treatment:
Urinary difficulties, including:
Blood in the urine(Hematuria)
Pain when you urinate
Changes in urinary pattern
Frequent need to urinate (Urinary frequency and urgency)
Inability to urinate
Weak or hesitant urinary stream
Incontinence (Difficulty holding urine; leaking; etc.)
Pain in the lower abdomen
Frequent urinary tract infections (UTI)
Male sexual problems, such as
Infertility
Impotence or erectile dysfunction
Mass in your testicle
Infertility problems
If You Need a Second Opinion
Within the Urology Department, youll find a specialist for every adult and pediatric urological disorder, disease or condition. Theyre always available for a second opinion. And because they are specialists, with expert knowledge of the latest research and treatment advances, their opinions can be especially useful. In fact, theyve usually participated in that research. Thats why weve become a regional center for second opinions.
Urology Sub-Specialities:
Endourology : Procedures for Urinary stone diseases: URS, PCNL, Cystolithotripsy etc.
Uro-Gynaecology: Stress Incontinence, hysterectomies, urinary fistulas etc.
OncoUrology: Kidney, bladder, testicular & penile tumors, Neo-bladders etc.
Andrology: Male Infertility & Sexual Dysfunction, Penile Implants etc.
Neuro-Urology: Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladders Etc.
Paediatric Urology: All congenital urinary problems in Children.
Reconstructive Urology: Reconstructive surgeries for Stricture diseases, Hypospadias. |