Urology deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases predominantly of male reproductive organs and the urinary tract of males and females. Aster Ramesh Hospitals has state-of-the-art Urology facilities including minimally invasive surgeries, robotics and laparoscopy techniques, fibre-optic endoscopy, and lithotripsy units. An urologist deals with diseases such as Incontinence, prostate enlargement, kidney stones, prostate cancer, penile fractures, urinary infections, and STDs, just to name a few. The department works closely with nephrology, colorectal surgery, andrology to offer a more systematic and collaborative approach to treatment.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What does a urologist do?
A urologist collaborates with other medical professionals to offer complete patient care by diagnosing and treating disorders of the male reproductive system and urinary tract, ordering tests, conducting examinations, creating treatment plans, performing procedures, and providing continuous management.
What question should you ask a urologist?
To better understand your disease and care plan, ask questions about the diagnosis, available treatments, efficacy of those treatments, expectations for recovery, monitoring, and follow-up. You should also enquire about lifestyle modifications to support treatment.
What are the most common types of conditions that urologists treat?
Urologist in Ongole at Aster Ramesh treat a wide range of disorders involving the urological system and urinary tract, including kidney stones, incontinence, prostate issues, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and bladder and kidney malignancies.
When should I consider seeing a urologist?
If your primary care physician has recommended you see a urologist in Ongole at Aster Ramesh, do so if you have ongoing urinary symptoms like blood in your urine, difficulty urinating, incontinence, pelvic discomfort, erectile dysfunction, infertility, or a family history of bladder or prostate cancer.
How does a urologist decide on a treatment plan?
To maximise results and efficiently manage the disease, urologist in Ongole at Aster Ramesh takes a complete medical history and examination, orders tests, takes patient characteristics into account, creates a customised plan, tracks reactions, and makes any adjustments required to ensure the patient is recovering well.
Will a urologist help manage side effects during treatment?
Yes, during treatment, urologists in Ongole at Aster Ramesh continuously watch for difficulties, offer supportive care, and modify the treatment strategy to reduce side effects and maximise results. They also take help from other medical professionals if required to help manage the side effects.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a urologist?
To help with your consultation and to let the urologist know about your medical history, bring your medical documents, a list of your medicines and allergies, insurance information, referral paperwork, and a symptom diary or log. You should also carry the results of any relevant diagnostic test results.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a urologist?
Assemble your medical documents, jot down your symptoms and enquiries, make childcare and transportation arrangements, and be prepared to talk about your medical history and any therapies you have tried. You should also ask someone to accompany you to better understand the care instructions during recovery and cope with your diagnosis.
