Who Is A Urologist?

Whenever we experience problems in our urinary system, we generally first approach a primary doctor. Only when things seem to be too serious, or when the primary doctor himself suggests an advanced treatment, we rush to a specialist. The specialist here is a urologist. Who a urologist is, what conditions does he treat, when you should see one, all of this is explained in this blog.

Who is a urologist?

A urologist is a specialist who treats ailments associated with the urinary tract in both men and women, along with the reproductive system in men. He may be a general urologist treating all such ailments, or may specialize in a certain gender, pediatrics, neurological condition, or oncology.

What conditions does a urologist treat?

As mentioned above, urologists can treat conditions related to the urinary tract or male reproductive system. These conditions include incontinence, prostrate health, bed-wetting, kidney disease, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, proplapse, male infertility, urinary tract infection, Peyronie’s disease, and cancer in the kidney, bladder, testes, or prostrate. Maitri Hospital’s urologist in Kota, along with the above, is specialized to treat bladder tumour, kidney stones, and erectile dysfunction, while also performing cystoscopy, fluoroscopy, and transurethral resection of prostrate.

When should you see a urologist?

Now that you know which conditions a urologist can treat, you know when you should approach him. However, to clarify, we bring to you a list of symptoms, which when you see within your body, you must immediately get in touch with a urologist for specialized care. These include urine leakage, blood in urine, pain in lower back and pelvis, prolapse, weak urine flow, painful urination, or any problems related to male sexual functioning. In fact, men should regularly see a urologist for prostrate health examinations, in case of infertility or when a vasectomy is needed.

How does a urologist diagnose your condition?

You will need to provide a whole lot of information to your urologist so that he can treat you better. This information includes your medical history, your genetic history, list of medications you are on, and any related symptoms. You will also need to provide a sample of your urine. After all of this, general health checks will be performed. Depending upon these checks, other tests like cystoscopy, imaging scans, PSA tests, urodynamics, and testosterone level testing are executed for better diagnosis. After all of this is done, an appropriate treatment plan will be designed for you, which may include medications, or even surgery.

If in any case, you need to consult a urologist, you needn’t be worried or nervous. Urologists are trained professionals with 4 years of training, and additional 4-5 years of experience, where they work under trained urologists. With all of this education and experience, urologists can provide the most appropriate treatment for you. However, just remember to be open and honest about all your conditions when you visit a urologist in Kota, even if it feels embarrassing or uncomfortable; because unless you are honest, you won't be able to get a perfect treatment plan.

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