What is a Urologist?

A urologist is a doctor who treats diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive system in both men and women. They also diagnose and treat disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs. 

Some reasons you might see a urologist include:

• Trouble urinating, including getting started or having a strong flow of urine, pain, cloudy urine, or blood in the urine

• Changes in urination, like frequent urination or feeling like you always have to go

• Trouble getting or keeping an erection

• Infertility 

Some conditions that urologists treat include: 

Prostatitis, Urinary incontinence, Cancer, Kidney stones, Infection, Sexual dysfunction, Pelvic floor problems. 

Some urologists treat general diseases of the urinary tract, while others specialize in a particular type of urology. For example, female urology focuses on conditions of a woman's reproductive and urinary tract. 

What is the role of a Urologist?

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