Urology is the medical subspecialty concerned with male reproductive health and the urinary tract. It encompasses urinary tract issues (bladder, urethra, and prostate).
Issues with these systems can negatively impact any person of any age. The good news is that many urological ailments are preventable and treatable.
Typically, urine travels from the kidneys through the ureters (tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder) and then out the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of your body).
However, there are several potential causes for urinary tract obstruction or narrowing. Urinary incontinence may result from this.
Urinating frequently or having trouble doing so indicates that you may need medical attention. A urologist is trained to diagnose and treat conditions related to the urinary tract, including the bladder.
This will allow you to make sense of what's going on and head off potential issues in the future. In males, a condition like an enlarged prostate can cause them to urinate frequently. Your urologist will determine the best course of treatment for you based on the underlying cause of your symptoms and may propose non-invasive or invasive procedures.
A urinary tract infection or inflammation is commonly the cause of painful urination. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection may include a foul odor, discomfort, and sometimes a burning feeling during urination.
Bladder stones, an enlarged prostate, and renal illness can all cause pain when urinating. The source of your painful urination can be pinpointed with a simple urine test administered by your doctor.
Also standard is urethritis, an inflammation of the urethra that can cause discomfort or pain during urination. Several potential causes include sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including gonorrhea and chlamydia.
When there is blood in the pee, it usually means there is a problem with the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. Doctors check for this symptom during a thorough assessment, including a patient's medical history and a physical exam.
Proteins, red blood cells (RBCs), and metabolic byproducts can all be deduced from a urinalysis. Cancer is just one of many diseases that can damage the urinary tract; this test can help doctors diagnose it.
Infections, an enlarged prostate in men, certain illnesses, and kidney or bladder stones are the most prevalent causes of hematuria.
Some blood illnesses, such as sickle cell anemia and hemophilia, manifest themselves with bloody urine. When talking about kids, this is true.
In other cases, the source of groin pain can be traced to the lower back, pelvis, kidney, bladder, or colon. A pinched nerve in the lower back is another possible cause.
Torsion of the cord connecting the testicles to the body, which can cause pain, is another possible cause. Sharp pain in the groin or testicles is likely.
If you experience significant pain and swelling in only one testicle, or if you also have a fever, nausea, vomiting, blood in your urine, or pain in your abdomen, chest, or pelvis, you should go to the emergency room immediately.
Pain in the loin is an unusual indication of urological issues. A bladder stone or a kidney infection may cause it.
A urine culture can detect infections or bladder stones. As a result, your doctor will have more information to work with in identifying the source of your discomfort.
In some cases, a urologist may be the one to diagnose the syndrome of loin discomfort and blood in the urine (LPHS). In addition to being extremely unusual, this ailment is distressing to the patient.