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What is the role of urologist?
Your urologist knows all about the urinary system, which includes your kidneys, bladder, ureters (thin muscles that carry pee into your bladder) and urethra (tube that drains pee out of your bladder.) Urologists also treat a man’s reproductive system, which includes the penis, testes, scrotum, and prostate.
What is urology in a hospital?
Urologists (also known as urological surgeons) treat problems of the female urinary system and the male genitourinary tract. They diagnose and treat disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs.
What organs does a urologist treat?
They are physicians who specialize in the genitourinary tract—the kidneys, urinary bladder, adrenal glands, urethra and male reproductive organs—and male fertility. Urologists are also trained in the surgical and medical treatment of diseases that affect these organs.
What is the normal urine color?
Normal urine color ranges from pale yellow to deep amber — the result of a pigment called urochrome and how diluted or concentrated the urine is. Pigments and other compounds in certain foods and medications can change your urine color. Beets, berries and fava beans are among the foods most likely to affect the color.
What are urology diseases?
Urologic diseases or conditions include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder control problems, and prostate problems, among others. Some urologic conditions last only a short time, while others are long-lasting. The Urinary Tract & How It Works.
What are urology procedures?
Urologists may perform a number of procedures to diagnose and treat prostate conditions. These include: Prostate biopsy: A procedure to remove samples of tissue from the prostate for examination in a lab. UroLift: A minimally invasive procedure done in-office to treat mild to moderate prostate enlargement.
What color urine is normal?