What does a urologist do?

A urologist diagnoses, treats and manages diseases such as:<ul><li>Urinary disorders.</li><li>Blood in urine.</li><li>Enlarged prostate.</li><li>Cancer affecting urinary tract.</li><li>Painful bladder.</li></ul>

When to see a urologist?

Consider visiting a urologist if any of the following events happened/transpire:<ul><li>If you experience trouble while urinating, such as pain, burning, or discomfort.</li><li>If your urine appears cloudy and/or has blood.</li><li>If you observe changes in frequency of urination or weird sensation in urinary tract.</li><li>if you experience pain in your pelvic area.</li></ul>

How to keep the urinary system healthy?

To help your urinary system work the way it should, you can:<ul><li>Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.</li><li>Try to incorporate more of low sodium, high-calcium foods in your diet.</li><li>Focus on personal hygiene.</li><li>Indulge in safe sexual activities and use condom.</li><li>Additionally, carry out kegel exercises which helps reduce risks related to urinary incontinence.</li></ul>

What can I expect at my first urologist visit?

You can expect a urologist to:<ul><li>Ask questions regarding your medical history and current state of health.</li><li>Prescribe any of the following medical tests depending on issues faced by you:<ul><li>Physical examination: If you’re a man, then rectal exam, and if you’re a woman, then pelvic exam.</li><li>Testing & collection of following samples: blood, urine, and semen.</li><li>Imaging tests: ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scans.</li></ul></li></ul>

What should I ask my urologist?

You can enquire regarding following things with the specialist:<ul><li>How should I prepare myself for any medical test and do they carry risks themselves?</li><li>How much water should I drink and how frequently should I urinate in a day?</li><li>How should my urine look?</li><li>Any food that I should avoid?</li></ul>Note:For advanced treatments & surgeries, always enquire about risks/side effects/correction course in case of unwanted outcomes/pre-treatment preparations/post-treatment care.

How do I prepare for a urologist appointment?

Keep following things in mind when visiting a urologist:<ul><li>As treatment plans can be difficult to understand, thus we suggest taking notes.</li><li>Carry your prescription medicines or dietary supplements to your doctor.</li><li>Carry your medical test reports and physician referral note.</li></ul>

Does insurance cover urological issues?

<ul><li>For people falling in the low-income category, PMJAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) can cover them for a lot of treatments, other than that, some insurance companies provide this kind of coverage and some don’t.</li><li>First discuss this with the insurance company as to what treatments they cover, and then consult with the doctor to understand what insurances their clinic accepts.</li></ul>

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