Urologist

A urologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Here’s a detailed overview of what a urologist does:
Areas of Specialization
Urinary Tract:
Kidneys: Disorders such as kidney stones, kidney infections, and kidney cancer.
Ureters: Issues like ureteral stones or strictures (narrowing of the ureters).
Bladder: Conditions including bladder infections, bladder cancer, and incontinence.
Urethra: Problems like urethral stricture or infections.
Male Reproductive System:
Testes: Conditions such as testicular cancer, hydrocele, and varicocele.
Epididymis: Issues like epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis).
Vas Deferens: Vasectomy procedures.
Seminal Vesicles: Disorders affecting semen production.
Prostate: Conditions including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer.
Penis: Disorders such as erectile dysfunction, penile cancer, and Peyronie’s disease.
Common Conditions Treated
Infections: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), prostatitis.
Cancers: Kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular, and penile cancers.
Stones: Kidney stones, ureteral stones.
Incontinence: Urinary incontinence, overactive bladder.
Erectile Dysfunction: Issues with achieving or maintaining an erection.
Infertility: Male infertility issues.
Pediatric Urology: Conditions in children like bedwetting, undescended testicles, and congenital abnormalities.