Urology is a medical specialty in the urinary tract and male reproductive system. It encompasses conditions affecting the bladder, urethra, and prostate.
Problems with these systems can impact people of all ages. Fortunately, several urology-related ailments are curable and preventable.
Urine flows regularly from the kidneys through the ureters (tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder) and out the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of your body).
However, your urinary tract might get blocked or constricted for numerous causes. This can make it difficult to urinate.
Frequent or difficult urination indicates a condition that may require medical attention. A urologist can diagnose the issue by examining your bladder and other components of your urinary system.
This can help you comprehend the situation and avoid future issues. Frequent urination may indicate a more severe condition, such as an enlarged prostate. Depending on the cause, your urologist may recommend conservative or surgical treatment for your symptoms.
Frequently, painful urination indicates an infection or inflammation in the urinary system. Urinary infections can result in a foul odor, urinary discomfort, and a burning feeling.
Pain while peeing may also indicate bladder stones, a swollen prostate, or renal illness. A physician can establish the underlying cause of your uncomfortable urinating using a urine test.
Urethritis, an inflammation of the urethra, is a common cause of urination discomfort. It can be caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like gonorrhea or chlamydia, but there are other causes.
The presence of blood in the urine indicates a problem with the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. Doctors search for this symptom during a comprehensive evaluation that includes a medical history and physical examination.
A urinalysis examines the urine for proteins, red blood cells (RBCs), and waste materials. This can aid in diagnosing various illnesses that can affect the urinary system, including cancer.
Infections, an enlarged prostate in men (only), certain illnesses, and kidney or bladder stones are the most prevalent causes of hematuria.
Hematuria is a sign of several blood diseases, including sickle cell anemia and hemophilia. This is especially true for youngsters.
Occasionally, groin pain is caused by hip, lower spine, pelvis, kidney, bladder, or colon issues. A compressed nerve in the lower back may also cause it.
Pain may also indicate testicular torsion, a dangerous condition in which the cord connecting your testicles to your body twists. It can produce sudden and severe pain in the groin and testicles.
You should visit A&E if you have significant testicular discomfort and swelling on one side or if the groin pain is accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, blood in your urine, abdominal, chest, or pelvic pain.
Pain in the loin is one of the odd signs of urological issues. A kidney infection or a bladder stone may cause it.
Always get a urine culture performed to rule out infection or bladder stones. This will aid your physician in determining the source of your pain.
A urologist may also be able to determine whether you have the syndrome of loin pain and hematuria (LPHS). This ailment is highly unusual and causes the patient, great distress.
