urology
WHAT IS UROLOGY?
Urology is the medical and surgical speciality concerned with the treatment and prevention of problems and diseases affecting the male and female urinary tracts, in both adults and children, and the male reproductive system. Disorders affecting the kidneys, bladder, urethra, prostate, testicles, penis and associated glands fall within the urologist’s remit.
WHAT DOES A UROLOGIST DO?
Very often, a visit to the urologist is prompted by the following symptoms:
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Pain and a burning sensation when passing urine
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Blood in the urine
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Urinary incontinence, leakage of urine
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Frequent and urgent need to pass urine
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Cloudy, foul-smelling urine
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Weak urine stream or urine trickling out
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Pelvic or kidney pain
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Appearance of a lump in the testicle
The main conditions treated are:
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Erectile dysfunction
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Premature ejaculation
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A curved penis
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Induratio penis plastica
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Male genital infections
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Male infertility
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Short frenulum
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Phimosis
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A small penis
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Weak urine stream or dribbling
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Pelvic or kidney pain
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Appearance of a lump in the testicle
UROLOGY SERVICES
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Urology consultation
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Urology consultation + ultrasound scan