What is the role of an urologist?
A urologist is a physician who focuses on identifying and treating conditions affecting the male reproductive system and urinary tract. Urologists treat diseases that impact the kidneys, bladder urethra and male reproductive organs. They frequently deal with problems like kidney stones male infertility, prostate issues and urinary infections. Urologists assess these conditions and choose the best course of treatment using a variety of diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopies and ultrasounds.

Conditions Treated by Urologists
Urologists treat male infertility kidney stones, prostate problems, erectile dysfunction, incontinence and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Additionally they treat urinary tract cancers and if required operate.

When to Visit a Urologist
Urologists should be consulted by both men and women who experience symptoms such as painful urination, blood in the urine, incontinence or difficulty urinating. Urologic care should also be sought by men who have prostate or reproductive health concerns.

FAQ

What conditions do urologists treat?
Urologists treat male reproductive health prostate problems incontinence kidney stones and urinary tract infections.

Can a urologist help with male infertility?
It is true that urologists who frequently work with fertility specialists can identify and treat male infertility problems.

What is the role of a urologist in treating kidney stones?
Urologists treat kidney stones by removing large stones surgically or by non-invasive means.

Which procedures are carried out by urologists?
Prostate surgery ureteroscopy cystoscopy and lithotripsy (treatment for kidney stones) are all performed by urologists.