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Urological Conditions

There are many urological conditions and diseases that can affect a person irrespective of their age and gender. Some of the most common urological conditions are listed below

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Occurring due to pathogenic bacteria or viruses, UTIs lead to a frequent urge to urinate accompanied by a burning sensation while urinating. Some other symptoms include cloudy urine, pelvic pain in women, and fatigue. Urinary Tract Infection is more common in women as compared to men.

Kidney Stones

These are crystallized forms of substances like calcium, oxalates, and uric acid crystals that accumulate over time and form small stones in the kidney. A person suffering from kidney stones may experience severe pain in the lower abdomen, pain while urinating, frequent urination, and nausea.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Also known as prostate enlargement, this urological condition occurs in men. The prostate gland gets bigger, leading to various complications, including urinary tract infections and bladder stones. Its signs and symptoms range from trouble in urination, loss of bladder control, to a weak stream and nocturia.

Bladder Cancer

It refers to cancer that begins from the tissues of the bladder. The cells grow uncontrollably and form tumors inside the organ. The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. Others include pain during urination, an urgent need to urinate, and increased frequency of urination.

Kidney Cancer

Also called renal cancer, this type of cancer begins in the kidneys when there is an overproduction of abnormal cells. Its symptoms may vary from person to person and include loss of appetite, blood in the urine, a lump in the abdomen, fatigue, anemia, among others.

Prostate Cancer

Occurring in men, prostate cancer affects the prostate gland, which is a small walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid. Symptoms of prostate cancer may include difficulty in urination, blood in semen, erectile dysfunction, pain in bones, and discomfort in the pelvic region. If a person is experiencing symptoms related to the above-mentioned urological conditions, the best step is to visit the best urology hospital in India and get the diagnosis done. We at ITM Hospital have state-of-the-art facilities to provide accurate results that lead to better treatment of urology diseases.

Urological Treatments

Some of the common urological treatments are listed below:

Lifestyle Changes

In conditions like UTIs, doctors recommend some lifestyle changes to the patient in the initial stages to control the symptoms. Some of them are limiting the amount of caffeine, quitting smoking, drinking enough water to stay hydrated, and consumption of cranberry juice.

Medications

Doctors prescribe medications to cure urological diseases. The medications may range from antibiotics to chemotherapy drugs depending on the type of urological condition.

Surgery

Surgical treatments are performed depending on the condition and the stage of the disease. Some of the common surgical procedures are laparoscopic urologic surgery, robotic surgery, kidney transplantation, and reconstructive surgery of the urinary tract.