Urologist

Conditions Treated

• •Kidney Stones — Hard mineral deposits forming in kidneys. India's 'stone belt' (North and Northwest) has among the highest rates globally.
• •Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) — Non-cancerous prostate enlargement causing urinary symptoms in men over 50.
• •Urinary Tract Infections (Recurrent) — Repeated bacterial infections of the urinary system, more common in women.
• •Prostate Cancer — Cancer of the prostate gland — second most common cancer in Indian men.
• •Erectile Dysfunction — Difficulty achieving or maintaining erection. Often a sign of underlying cardiovascular disease.

Health Tips

• •Drink plenty of water — 2.5-3 litres daily
• •Don't hold urine for long periods
• •Reduce salt intake to prevent kidney stones
• •Men over 50 should discuss prostate screening with their doctor
• •Don't ignore blood in urine — even once
• •Maintain a healthy lifestyle for sexual health

How to Prepare for Your Visit

• •Bring urine test reports, blood reports (creatinine, PSA if applicable), and imaging reports
• •Don't empty your bladder just before the visit — you may need a urine test or ultrasound
• •Note urinary symptoms — frequency, urgency, stream strength, night-time urination count
• •List all medications — some affect urinary function
• •Be open about urinary and sexual health concerns — urologists deal with these daily
• •Mention any blood in urine, even if it happened only once
• •Discuss your fluid intake — it affects stone formation and urinary symptoms
• •Ask about minimally invasive options for your condition
• •Drink 2.5-3 litres of water daily if you have kidney stones — dilution prevents recurrence
• •Take prostate medications as prescribed — effects take 1-3 months
• •Complete antibiotic courses fully for UTIs
• •Follow up with PSA tests as scheduled if monitoring prostate

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

• •How can I prevent kidney stones from recurring?
• •Is my prostate enlargement likely to need surgery?
• •Should I be screened for prostate cancer?
• •Is my erectile dysfunction related to heart disease?
• •What's the best approach for my kidney stone?
• •Why do I keep getting UTIs?

When to See a Specialist

A Urologist specializes in urinary tract disorders in both men and women, and male reproductive health issues.

• •Blood in urine (haematuria)
• •Difficulty urinating or weak stream
• •Frequent urination, especially at night
• •Kidney stones — severe flank pain
• •Recurrent urinary tract infections
• •Erectile dysfunction
• •Testicular lump, pain, or swelling
• •Prostate problems — elevated PSA

Seek emergency care for inability to urinate at all (acute urinary retention), severe kidney stone pain with fever, or testicular torsion (sudden severe testicular pain).