urology
Bladder doctor's field
Urology is the branch of medicine dealing with the urinary system and male reproductive organs.
Urologists treat conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, and prostate: kidney stones, urinary incontinence, prostate cancer.
She was referred to urology for her recurring bladder infections.
Organ holding urine
- ureterKidney-to-bladder tube
- urethraUrinary exit canal
- kidneyBlood-filtering organ
- prostateMale reproductive gland
nephron · glomerulus · sphincter · renal artery · vas deferens · epididymis · testicle · adrenal gland
Urinary tract visualization procedure
- prostatectomySurgical gland excision
- cystectomySurgical organ excision
- vasectomyMale sterilization surgery
- lithotripsyShattering calculi with soundwaves
catheterization · biopsy · circumcision · stent placement · brachytherapy · laparoscopic surgery · orchiectomy
Painful or difficult micturition
- hematuriaPlasma in urinary output
- proteinuriaAbnormal urinary albumin levels
- polyuriaExcessive urine production condition
- anuriaZero renal output
incontinence · urgency · frequency · hesitancy · flank pain · enuresis · dribbling · cloudy urine
Bladder lining inflammation
- prostatitisInflamed prostate gland
- urethritisInflamed urinary tube
- bladder cancerMalignancy of urine-storing organ
- testicular cancerMalignancy of male gonads
erectile dysfunction · incontinence · overactive bladder · kidney stones · stricture · hydrocele · phimosis · renal cell carcinoma
Laboratory examination of urine
- cystoscopyUrinary tract visualization procedure
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- PSA testProstate cancer screening tool
- creatinineMuscular metabolism waste compound
urea · blood urea nitrogen · GFR · urine culture · biopsy · MRI
Meeting seeking expert guidance
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- specialistExpert in one field
male infertility · patient · referral · follow-up · screening · prevention
bladder
Organ holding urine
prostate · nephron · glomerulus · sphincter · renal artery · vas deferens · epididymis · testicle · adrenal gland
cystoscopy
Urinary tract visualization procedure
- prostatectomySurgical gland excision
- cystectomySurgical organ excision
- vasectomyMale sterilization surgery
lithotripsy · catheterization · biopsy · circumcision · stent placement · brachytherapy · laparoscopic surgery · orchiectomy
dysuria
Painful or difficult micturition
- hematuriaPlasma in urinary output
- proteinuriaAbnormal urinary albumin levels
- polyuriaExcessive urine production condition
anuria · incontinence · urgency · frequency · hesitancy · flank pain · enuresis · dribbling · cloudy urine
cystitis
Bladder lining inflammation
- prostatitisInflamed prostate gland
- urethritisInflamed urinary tube
- bladder cancerMalignancy of urine-storing organ
testicular cancer · erectile dysfunction · incontinence · overactive bladder · kidney stones · stricture · hydrocele · phimosis · renal cell carcinoma
urinalysis
Laboratory examination of urine
- cystoscopyUrinary tract visualization procedure
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- PSA testProstate cancer screening tool
creatinine · urea · blood urea nitrogen · GFR · urine culture · biopsy · MRI
consultation
Meeting seeking expert guidance
specialist · male infertility · patient · referral · follow-up · screening · prevention
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- Biomedicineanatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology
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- medical specialtiescardiology, neurology, internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology
urologycardiology
Study of cardiac disorders
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