Urology

Urology is the field of medicine that is associated with the diseases and disorders of the male and female urinary tract. Urologists are doctors who specialize in the treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the urinary system, including the bladder, kidney, ureter, urethra, and adrenal glands. In men, they treat all ailments concerning the penis, prostate, epididymis, seminal vesicles, and testes.

The Department of Urology at Dr. Maid Hospital, Rahata is a surgical specialty, which deals with diseases of the urinary and reproductive tracts in men and with urinary diseases in women. The department was formally started with services like cystoscopy, Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP), bladder tumor, and stenting, apart from open Urology for management of kidney stones.

With a highly experienced team and the latest sophisticated equipment, we continue to provide support to patients in need and conduct several prostate and stone awareness camps for the benefit of patients.

You can consult a urologist for all mild urinary problems like urinary tract infections (UTI) to severe ailments like cancer. In most cases, your primary doctor refers you to a urologist if your symptoms persist for long durations or don’t improve.

Below mentioned is a list of symptoms that indicate that you have a problem in the urinary tract and need to visit a urologist.

• Presence of blood in the urine, a condition also called hematuria
• A recurring need to urinate urgently
• Burning sensation or pain during urination
• Difficulty urinating
• If you experience pain in your lower back, pelvis, or sides
• Urine leakage
• Weak urine flow, dribbling

There are many urologic diseases and disorders that we treat. These diseases can affect anyone, regardless of age. Generally, urologic diseases affect the urinary tract and reproductive organs in males, and the urinary tract in females.

• Cancers of the prostate, kidneys, bladder, penis, testicles, and adrenal glands
• Enlarged prostate gland or prostatitis
• Erectile dysfunction
• Infertility
• Painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis
• Kidney diseases and kidney stones
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Varicoceles, or enlarged veins in the scrotum
• Bladder prolapse, a condition in which the bladder bulges into the vagina. It occurs when the supportive tissue between the bladder and vaginal wall weakens and stretches.
• Cancers of the bladder, kidneys, and adrenal glands
• Urinary incontinence. Though the condition affects both genders, it is more common among women.