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The following are warning signs indicating that you may have urinary tract problems:

• Blood in the urine
• Urine incontinence (passing of urine unintentionally)
• Dysuria (difficulty to pass urine)
• Burning sensation while urinating
• Pain in the back
• Increased frequency of urination
• Pain in the stomach
• Blocked urine

While the symptoms listed above impact both males and females, there are a few conditions that only affect men, which would include:

• Erectile dysfunction 
• Low sexual desire
• Infertility
• Pelvic pain
• Testicular mass

If you experience any of the above symptoms, it could be an indication of underlying major health conditions such as renal failure, hypertension, and vascular disease; therefore, you should consult a urologist as early as possible when such symptoms are experienced. You could also opt for getting a urologist consultation online.

Urologists treat a wide range of diseases and conditions associated with the male reproductive system and urinary system.

In men, the following conditions are treated by a urologist:

• Enlargement of the prostate gland
• Penis, testicular, bladder, kidney, prostate, and adrenal cancers
• Erectile dysfunction or difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection
• Infertility
• Kidney problems such as kidney stones
• Painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis)
• Prostatitis or prostate gland inflammation
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Enlarged scrotal veins

In women, the urologist treats:

• Cancers of the kidneys, bladder, kidneys, and adrenal glands
• Bladder prolapse (bladder drops into the vagina)
• Stones in the kidneys
• Urinary incontinence 
• Painful bladder syndrome
• Urinary incontinence 
• Urinary tract infections

Urologists treat the following in children:

• Urinary tract obstructions
• Bedwetting
• Other issues, such as undescended testicles

When you schedule an appointment with a consultant urologist, be ready to explain the reason for your consultation. It may be beneficial if you bring a list of concerns or associated symptoms to your appointment. You may be asked questions regarding your current medications and your past medical history.

Your urologist will most likely recommend some tests to detect your condition and determine the course of treatment for you. These tests could include:

• Urinalysis, blood tests, and semen samples
• Physical examination
• Ultrasounds or CT scans

Urologists perform a variety of surgical procedures. This could include:

• Prostate, kidney, or bladder biopsies
• Kidney transplant
• Lithotripsy and ureteroscopy to remove kidney stones
• Damage repair due to injury
• Procedure to remove a kidney blockage
• Prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland to treat the cancer of prostate)
• Transurethral prostate resection (treatment for an enlarged prostate)
• Vasectomy (done to avoid pregnancy)