What does Urology mean in medical terms?
Urology is a surgical speciality that deals with the treatment of conditions involving the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.
What does a urology doctor do?
They are physicians who specialize in the genitourinary tract—the kidneys, urinary bladder, adrenal glands, urethra and male reproductive organs—and male fertility. Urologists are also trained in the surgical and medical treatment of diseases that affect these organs.
Which side is the prostate located?
Side View of the Prostate The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The prostate is just in front of the rectum. The urethra runs through the center of the prostate, from the bladder to the penis, letting urine flow out of the body.
How does a urologist check your kidneys?
A urologist fills the bladder with fluid and looks at detailed images of the urethra and bladder linings on a computer monitor. Ureteroscopy is a procedure that uses a ureteroscope to look inside the ureters and kidneys.
What are the most common urinary diseases?
The most prevalent issues tend to be infections of the urinary tract, and other common conditions that include kidney stones, incontinence and kidney disease.” While many of the diseases that can affect the urinary tract are easy to manage, they can cause discomfort and pain, and escalate quickly if left untreated.
What are the three common urinary tract problems?
Some of the more common problems of the urinary system include:
- Bladder infections – (cystitis) usually caused by bacteria.
- Enlarged prostate – in men, this can make it difficult to empty the bladder.
- Incontinence – when urine leaks out of the urethra.
- Kidney infections – when a bladder infection ‘backs up’ the ureters.
What is the main cause of prostate enlargement?
The cause of prostate enlargement is unknown, but it’s believed to be linked to hormonal changes as a man gets older. The balance of hormones in your body changes as you get older and this may cause your prostate gland to grow.
What is urology ward?
About us. Urology is a surgical speciality, covering the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs. We offer services to patients from Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham as well as further afield for some of our specialist activities.
