General urology involves diagnosing and resolving a large scope of urological conditions that affect the urinary tract.
General urological conditions include the following:
1Kidney, Ureteral and Bladder Stones
Kidney stones, also known as ureteral stones, develop in the ureter, a tube that joins the kidney to the bladder. Typical signs of kidney stones include vomiting or nausea and pain. Minor adjustments to your diet and exercise regime can help alleviate symptoms. There exist procedures (lithotripsy/ureteroscopy/percutaneous nephrolithotomy) to break up and remove the stones.
Bladder stones typically develop when the bladder is unable to empty urine. When urine remains in the bladder too long, chemicals in the urine build up and form crystallised bladder stones. Surgery (cystolitholapaxy) is performed to empty the bladder and remove the stones.
2Circumcision
Circumcision is the surgical extraction of the foreskin from a young boy or man’s penis. Circumcision involves careful postoperative care, and, as a result, the penis is expected to heal within a week from the time of the procedure.
3Hydrocele Repair
Hydrocele repair involves reducing swelling in the scrotum—hydrocele forms when fluid collects around the testicle. Normally, a baby boy develops a hydrocele from the time of birth. Hydrocele repair is performed on an outpatient basis and involves creating a tiny incision in the groin and draining the remaining fluid.
4Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion occurs when the testicle makes a 360-degree turn, leading to the spermatic cord twisting. As a result, blood flow to the scrotum is reduced. Poor blood flow to the scrotum causes swelling and pain in the area. Surgery involves unravelling the twisted spermatic cord, which is a process referred to as de-torsion.
1Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
A chronic urinary tract infection is an infection in the urinary tract that develops time and time again. A chronic UTI can either recur or fail to respond to treatments. Antibiotics are the first line of defence against most UTIs. However, if a recurring UTI does not respond to antibiotics, your doctor will order a urine culture test to study the bacteria responsible for the infection. Depending on his findings, Dr Padayachee will treat the infection appropriately.
2Haematuria
Haematuria is a condition that causes blood spots in the urine. Haematuria can be classified into two types-gross haematuria, when you spot the blood in your urine and microscopic haematuria, when blood cannot be seen. A test referred to as a urinalysis can confirm haematuria.
3Congenital Abnormalities
Congenital abnormalities refer to congenital disabilities that affect the structure and function of the urinary tract system. Primarily, congenital abnormalities affect the function and structure of the urinary tract and kidneys. For example, a horseshoe kidney is a type of abnormality that occurs when the kidneys are joined together. As a result, you may develop one arched kidney.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does your doctor check for bladder stones?
Your doctor will order an ultrasound to check for the presence of bladder stones. An x-ray of the bladder, ureters and kidneys may also be ordered to determine whether bladder stones are present
2. Can drinking water reduce the risk of bladder stones?
The increased intake of water prevents the formation of bladder stones.
3. What is the primary reason for haematuria?
Urinary tract infections are the most common reason for blood in the urine.
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