Urology is a branch of medicine that deals with the surgery and treatment of the urinary tract of men and women as well as the male reproductive organs. In women, however, urology does not interfere with the genital system and female reproduction. A doctor who specializes in this branch of medicine is called a urologist or urologist.
Symptoms of urological diseases:
The presence of blood in the urine: If the amount is high, it can be seen with the naked eye and is detected in small amounts in a urine test.
Urinary incontinence: felt at the beginning or at the end or in the middle of urination.
Frequent urination: can be done daily or at night.
Decreased urine flow: It can be associated with exertion when urinating and also with prolonged urination time.
Difference between nephrology and urology: Nephrology is one of the branches of internal medicine and is a medical nephrologist who is trained to diagnose and control kidney diseases. A nephrologist is not a surgeon, so they use other methods of treating kidney disease, including dialysis, medication, fluid balance, electrolyte regulation, and blood pressure regulation. Urology specializes in surgery and medicine, and the urologist is a diagnostic controller. And specializes in the treatment of urinary tract diseases in both men and women. The urologist also treats diseases of the male reproductive organs.
When should I see a urologist? In many cases, patients usually go to the urologist. The most common of these are:
1- urinary tract disorder
2. Bladder problems
3. Diseases of the ureter (urethra)
4. Anatomical defects that affect kidney function
5. Diseases affecting the male genitals
Common urological diseases
Stones of the urinary system: Urinary stones can be classified according to type, type of stone, age of the patient and the location of the stone. Stone Type: The most common types of urinary tract stones include calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, uric acid, infectious, and cysteine. The location of the stone: it is usually where stones form and form in the kidneys, and then, when this stone has a way out of the kidney, it goes into the ureter, the duct between the kidneys and the bladder. and there is usually severe pain at this time. And the patient goes to the doctor and usually the stone does not cause a lot of pain if it is in the kidney. In patients who have difficulty urinating from the bladder, such as: For example, if the prostate is enlarged, stones can form in the bladder.
