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When Do We Need to See Urology Specialist?

Urology, a medical speciality that treats issues associated with male/female urinary tract systems. A urology specialist is the one who specialises in treating the urinary system and addressing the related medical issues.

They treat the following systems -  

  • Bladder - a muscular pouch located in the pelvis, and it stores urine

  • Kidney - it filters out waste from the blood to generate urine

  • Ureter - transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder 

  • Urethra - these tubes transports urine from the bladder to outside of our body

  • Adrenal glands - located on top of the kidneys and are responsible for hormone production

The ureters, kidneys and bladder are the three key components of the urinary tract. Urology specialists are the ones who diagnose and treat the urinary tract issues. They are specialised in assessing patient's condition through appropriate diagnostic tests. 

Symptoms that indicate dysfunction of urinary tract:

  • Urine leakage 

  • Difficulty urinating

  • Burning sensation or pain during urination

  • Extreme pain in lower back, pelvis or sides

  • Frequent urge to urinate

  • Haematuria (presence of blood in urine)

Urology specialists treat urinary tract disorders in women and diagnose them. They also treat penis and testicle disorders in men. They run a series of diagnosis tests to detect the source of the urinary tract issues. They may carry imaging tests such as ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans etc.

They also may perform urine test to detect presence of bacteria and other. A Urology specialist performs the below mentioned procedures to treat UT problems- 

  • Ureteroscopy - surgical procedure to remove kidney stones

  • Cystoscopy - to inspect the lining of bladder and urethra

  • Prostate biopsy - removing tissue samples from the prostate gland for further diagnosis

  • Vasectomy - a male birth control process that reduces the sperm supply amount in the semen

  • Nephrectomy - removal of one or both the kidneys done usually to treat kidney cancer

Urology specialists can also assist you with:

  • Urinary Incontinence 

  • Problems associated with women’s pelvic floor. 

  • Peyronie’s disease

  • Prostate problems 

  • Erectile dysfunction


The urology specialists advice to empty bladder regularly to keep the UT healthy. They also advice consumption of  more water than caffeine or sugary substances. Sarvodaya Hospital is the leading urology hospital in Faridabad. They offer treatment for all the urology conditions with their experienced team. 


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