Urologist – When should you visit in Kathmandu?

Are you concerned about your prostate, sexually transmitted diseases, or about your overall health as a Man? You may want to see a Urologist for men’s health. You can call Clinic One Kathmandu at 01-5400400 to schedule an appointment with our team Urologist.

Urologists are professional physicians that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infections or conditions involving the male reproductive system and urinary tract diseases in both men and women.

The urinary tract includes kidneys, uterus, bladder, urethra, and adrenal glands. If a general physician suspects any infection in these internal organs, the patients may be referred to a urologist.

What are the symptoms that indicate that you should see a Urologist?

• Frequent urination and or burning pain while urinating
• Traces of blood in the urine (hematuria)
• Difficulty in urinating
• Incontinence: lack of bladder control or defecation
• Pelvic Pain

What kind of diseases does a Urologist diagnose and treat?

Urinary Tract Infection

This condition occurs mostly in women than in men. It can be both viral and bacterial infection that affects the urinary tract system.
Its symptoms are frequent urination, a burning sensation while urinating, and a persistent feeling of bladder not being empty even after urinating. The urologist may prescribe antibiotics to clear up some of the infections.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are crystals of minerals formed in the kidney, which grow from a small unnoticeable clump to the size of a golf ball.
It is caused due to lack of water in the human body. Severe pain in the abdominal area, blood in the urine are some of the signs that you have developed kidney stones. Statistically, it is common more in men than in women. Drinking enough water can help small stones to pass through the urine unnoticeably.

Urinary Incontinence

The urologist also diagnoses the condition where the patient has no control over their urinary bladder and has involuntary leakage of urine. It is the most common problem in both men and women.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

BPH refers to the enlargement of the prostate, which is noncancerous. It is a condition in men that affects them more as they grow older. It can lead to Urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney problems. The symptoms vary according to the size of the enlargement of the prostate. It is better to seek immediate medical attention if you are not able to pass any urine.

Other common conditions include

• Prostate cancer
• Bladder cancer/prolapse
• Erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Interstitial cystitis (also called painful bladder syndrome)
• Overactive bladder
• Prostatitis (swelling of the prostate gland)