Urology
π» What is Urology?
Urology is the branch of medicine that deals with the urinary system of both men and women, and the male reproductive system.
π¨ββοΈ Urologists diagnose and treat issues involving the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra, and male organs like the prostate, testes, and penis.
π§ Main Organs in Urology
π·οΈ Organ | π Function |
---|---|
π§ Kidneys | Filter blood and produce urine |
πͺ Ureters | Carry urine from kidneys to bladder |
π§΄ Bladder | Stores urine until it’s passed out |
π° Urethra | Tube through which urine exits the body |
π Prostate (Men) | Produces fluid that nourishes sperm |
𧬠Testes (Men) | Produce sperm and testosterone |
β οΈ Common Urological Conditions
π¨ Condition | π Description |
---|---|
π₯ Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) | Infection in bladder, urethra, or kidneys |
π¦ Incontinence | Inability to control urine flow |
π§ Kidney Stones | Hard deposits causing pain and urine blockage |
π§ͺ Prostate Enlargement (BPH) | Common in older men, affects urination |
π§« Bladder Infection / Cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder |
π Prostate Cancer | Cancer of the prostate gland |
𧬠Erectile Dysfunction | Difficulty maintaining an erection (men) |
π’ Infertility | Low sperm count or sperm delivery issues (men) |
π¬ Urological Tests & Procedures
- π Urinalysis β Detects infections or kidney issues
- π§ͺ PSA Test β Checks prostate-specific antigen levels
- πΈ Ultrasound/CT Scan β Images kidneys, bladder, prostate
- π¦ Cystoscopy β Camera to view inside the bladder and urethra
- π Biopsy β Tissue test for cancer detection
- π§΄ Urodynamic Tests β Measure bladder function
π‘οΈ Urological Health Tips
- π§ Drink plenty of water daily
- π½ Donβt hold in urine for too long
- π§Ό Practice good hygiene
- π₯ Eat a balanced, low-sodium diet
- π Avoid smoking, which increases cancer risk
- π©Ί Routine check-ups after age 50 (for men)
- π Include cranberry, vitamin C to support bladder health