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What does a urologist do? Diseases and treatments Urology 26/11/2024
A urologist is a specialist doctor which is responsible for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases that affect the urinary system in men and women, and to the male reproductive system. This includes organs such as kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, prostate, testicles, epididymis and penis.
What What diseases does a urologist treat?
The urologist is responsible for a wide spectrum of diseases, including those that stand out:
- Urinary infections: Cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, prostatitis.
- Kidney stones: Formation of stones in the kidneys, ureters or bladder.
- Tumors: Cancer of the prostate, kidney, bladder, testicle and penis.
- Prostate problems: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis.
- Erectile dysfunction: Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection.
- Male infertility: Problems conceiving a child.
- Congenital malformations: Anomalies in the development of the urinary and reproductive system.
- Urinary incontinence: Involuntary loss of urine.
Treatments for urological diseases
The treatments used by a urologist are very varied and will depend the type of disease and its severity. Some of the most common include:
- Medicines: Antibiotics, muscle relaxants, alpha blockers, inhibitors of 5-alpha reductase, etc.
- Surgery: Surgery can be minimally invasive (laparoscopy, endoscopy) or open, depending on the case. It is used to remove tumors, eliminate stones, repair malformations, etc.
- Lithotripsy: Technique that uses shock waves to fragment stones kidneys.
- Hormonal therapy: To treat prostate cancer and other hormonal disorders.
- Radiotherapy: Used to treat some types of cancer.
- Physiotherapy: To strengthen the pelvic floor and improve urinary incontinence.
It is important to note that each patient is unique and the treatment is adapted to their individual needs.
When should I go to the urologist?
You should consult a urologist if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Pain when urinating
- blood in urine
- Difficulty urinating
- Frequent need to urinate
- Lower back pain
- Testicular pain
- Painful erection
- Changes in urinary flow
- Lumps on the testicles
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