At Aster Aadhar Hospital, we provide general urology care for adults with a wide range of complex urologic problems. Our urologists offer the most complete prostate exam available, as well as expertise in sexual and reproductive health. They are highly skilled in performing the latest leading edge surgical procedures and treat the full spectrum of urologic conditions. These include cancers of the prostate, bladder and kidneys and other urologic cancers; incontinence and other bladder-control problems; kidney stones; and sexual health problems, including erectile dysfunction (impotence). We are leaders in minimally invasive and non-invasive procedures as well as endourology. Whatever your urological condition, we will support you in your journey to improved health through evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic adult and adolescent urological conditions.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What does a urologist do?
Urologists are medical experts who treat and diagnose patients with problems related to their urinary system. It includes treating conditions that impact their kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra. They collaborate with medical experts to determine treatment plan and ensure patients’ effective recovery.
What question should you ask a urologist?
Patients must ask questions related to their medical conditions, diagnosis process, available treatment options, and recovery duration. They should also know about the risks and benefits associated with the treatment, along with the overall treatment cost. It becomes helpful for patients to manage the treatment cost.
What are the most common types of conditions that urologists treat?
Urologists at Aster Aadhar treat a wide range of medical conditions, including Interstitial cystitis, enlarged prostate, and blood in the urine. They also treat severe and cancerous conditions in bladder, kidney, and prostate, and also address ED problems, kidney stones, and pelvic organ prolapse.
When should I consider seeing a urologist?
If you are experiencing pain while peeing, colour change, or urinary leakage, consult with urologists at Aster Aadhar. Further, conditions like problems in reproductive organs or infertility, trouble getting an erection, pelvic pain, or involuntary peeing should be consulted with the expert urologist at Aster.
How does a urologist decide on a treatment plan?
Urologists in Kolhapur at Aster Aadhar conduct various tests, including imaging, blood tests, urine tests, and even biopsies when the condition is severe. They review test results, and also consider reports of the previous treatments undergone to better identify the problem and decide treatment plans.
Will a urologist help manage side effects during treatment?
Urologists in Kolhapur at Aster Aadhar ensure patients receive comprehensive care with postoperative measures to monitor patients’ health conditions. They frequently monitor patients’ conditions, provide medicine adjustments, recommend lifestyle changes to follow, and reactions to monitor.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a urologist?
Patients are advised to carry medical records related to the previous treatment they’ve undergone. Also, carrying your test results, surgical documents, or treatment papers is advisable for patients. If patients have a referral letter from their primary care doctor, bring that too, along with the list of current medications and symptoms.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a urologist?
Patients must prepare by wearing comfortable clothes and by arriving at the hospital before their appointment time with a urologist in Kolhapur at Aster Aadhar. It helps them get detailed information related to the treatment and medical protocols. Further, guardians must carry complete medical records related to the urinary system of the patient.
