Urology emphasises on medical conditions of the male and female urinary tract systems.

The urinary tract is your body’s drainage system for the urine excretion. Urine is a byproduct of the food and fluid we consume is eliminated by the kidneys. The procedures is carried out by the urinary tract that includes your kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Urologic conditions include problems of prostste, stones in the part of the urinary tract, bladder control problems, kidney stones, urinary tract infections.

Urologist is a doctor or physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the urinary system.

What do urologist treat?

Urologists treat medical conditions and rarer illnesses that affect everyone and some that affect only men or only women. Some of these conditions:

• Frequent urinary tract infections
• Inability to control urination
• Blood in the urine
• Conditions of the male reproductive system

Urologists also treat other conditions, such as:

• Bladder, kidneys and prostate cancer
• Erectile dysfunction
• Kidney stones
• Pelvic organ prolapse

When should you see Urologists?

You may see an urologist at Shankar if you have:

• Trouble urinating including getting started or having a strong flow of urine
• Changes in urination.
• Trouble getting an erection.
• Infertility.
• Pelvic pain.
• Urinating like at night or when you sneeze, laugh or exercise.