Urology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases of the male and female urinary tract which includes kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra, testes, scrotum, penis, prostate, etc.

A urologist treats a range of conditions such as:

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Involuntary loss of bladder control
• Male infertility
• Kidney disease
• Bladder cancer and prostate cancer
• Bladder prolapse
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Electile dysfunction
• Peyronie’s disease
• Prostatitis
• Cryptorchidism
• Urethral structure
• Pediatric urology

An individual should seek the expertise of a trained urologist when he or she is coping with or experiencing symptoms of a condition of the genitourinary tract, including, but not limited to :

• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Blood in urination
• Poor bladder control
• Urine leakage
• Difficulty urinating
• Suspicion of kidney stones
• Erectile dysfunction
• Suspicion of male infertility

There are many conditions that could result in painful urination. An infection of the urinary tract or prostate is a common cause, along with obstructions in the urethra, kidney, bladder, or prostate.

The presence of blood in the urine could be the result of a minor cause or a serious underlying medical condition. To determine the source, an urologist will perform a thorough evaluation. The blood could be the result of an infection, kidney or bladder stones, cancer of the urinary system, or injury.

Common Predisposing risks factors Include diabetes, Kidney stones etc.