Urinary infections
Recurrent infection may need evaluation for stones, obstruction, poor bladder emptying or another underlying cause rather than repeated antibiotics alone.
Adult Urology
Other urological conditions
Evaluation and treatment for urinary, bladder, urethral and male urological problems beyond prostate disease, stones and cancer.
COMMON REASONS FOR CONSULTATION
Start with the problem, then identify the cause.
Similar urinary symptoms can come from very different conditions. The useful first step is to understand the pattern, examine the relevant anatomy and use tests selectively rather than treating every symptom in the same way.
Urethral stricture
Narrowing of the urethra can cause weak flow, straining, incomplete emptying, urinary retention and recurrent infection.
Bladder symptoms
Frequency, urgency, poor emptying, bladder stones and other lower urinary tract symptoms can arise from several different conditions.
Male urology
Selected problems involving erectile function, ejaculation, male infertility and other male genitourinary concerns are assessed by looking for the actual cause rather than treating a symptom in isolation.
Scrotal & testicular problems
Hydrocele, varicocele, epididymal problems, pain, swelling and testicular lumps often need examination and, when appropriate, ultrasound assessment.
Urinary obstruction & retention
Difficulty emptying the bladder can result from prostate enlargement, urethral stricture, bladder dysfunction, medication effects or neurological causes.
WHEN NOT TO WAIT
Some urological symptoms need prompt assessment.
Most urological problems can be evaluated in a planned clinic visit, but a few presentations can be time-sensitive.
Sudden severe testicular pain
This can represent testicular torsion and should be assessed urgently rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Inability to pass urine
Acute urinary retention can require prompt bladder drainage and evaluation of the cause.
Fever with urinary obstruction or severe urinary symptoms
Infection with impaired drainage can become serious and may need urgent treatment.
SECOND OPINIONS
A second opinion should make the decision clearer.
It can be useful when several treatments have been offered, when surgery has been advised but the indication is unclear, or when you want to understand the trade-offs between procedures before deciding.
For a useful review, bring:
Original scans and reports
Previous operation notes
Pathology, when relevant
Current medication list
Recent blood and urine tests
A brief timeline of the problem