Relief from Common Urological Conditions

What kind of problems does a urologist treat?

Urologists are surgeons who complete medical school followed by a five to-six year residency to learn to treat diseases of the urinary system in men, women, and children, and conditions related to the male reproductive system. A urologist commonly treats kidney stones, cancers of the urinary system, bladder issues, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, prostate problems, vasectomy, hormonal disorders, urinary tract infections, and more.

When should I see a urologist?

There are many reasons to seek out care from a urologist. Do you ever leak urine? Do you urinate too frequently or too infrequently? Have you seen or been told you have blood in your urine? Are you waking at night to urinate? Do you have or suspect you have a kidney stone? Do you or your partner have diminished sex drive or erections? These can be embarrassing topics to discuss with a doctor, but they’re common questions any urologist field. Better yet, they’re things a urologist can help with.

How many trips to the bathroom is normal each day?

The average person urinates six to seven times a day. Of course, that number varies person to person. If you feel you’re urinating too frequently, it may be an early sign of other underlying issues, such as an overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, enlarged prostate, or a more concerning problem such as bladder cancer. If you find yourself rushing to the bathroom many times throughout the day or night, if you familiarize yourself with where the nearest bathrooms are at every store you visit, or if your bladder is limiting your daily life, it may be time to a visit a urologist, even if it’s just to put your mind at ease.

Sometimes I can’t make it to the bathroom in time, or I have an accident when I cough or sneeze. Is this just a normal part of getting older?

Urinary incontinence can affect men as well as women. While urine leakage or urinary incontinence may become more common with age, it shouldn’t be considered “just part of getting older”. It can actually cause stress and embarrassment affecting your daily life. Whether you leak before you make it to the bathroom or leak when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise, it’s a condition that’s very treatable. Make an appointment with a urologist to talk about ways you can improve this condition. If you or someone you know is having issues like this, the good news is a urologist specializes in helping get these and other symptoms under control.