Urology
Urology is the medical specialty focused on the health of the urinary system for all patients and also reproductive health for men.
When should I see a Urologist?
Some symptoms that may require you to see a urologist include:
- Blood in your urine
- Frequent or urgent need to urinate
- Pain in your lower back, pelvis, or sides
- Pain or burning during urination
- Trouble while urinating
- Urine leakage
- Weak urine flow or dribbling
Men experiencing these symptoms should also see a urologist:
- Decreased in sexual desire
- Lump in testicle
- Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
Urological Conditions Treated at Covenant
Men
- Cancers of the bladder, kidneys, penis, testicles, adrenal and prostate glands
- Enlarged prostate
- Erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection)
- Infertility
- Kidney stones
- Kidney disease
- Interstitial cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)
- Prostatitis (Inflammation of the prostate gland)
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Varicoceles (Enlarged veins in scrotum)
Women
- Bladder prolapse (Dropping of bladder into the vagina)
- Cancers of the bladder, kidneys and adrenal glands
- Interstitial cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Urinary incontinence
Children
- Bed wetting
- Blockages and other issues with the urinary tract structure
- Undescended testicles