Most Common Male Urology Conditions and Common Urology Tests and Procedures

Journal of Nephrology and Urology is an Open Access peer-reviewed publication that discusses current research and advancements in diagnosis and management of kidney disorders as well as related epidemiology, pathophysiology and molecular genetics.

Urology issues encompass many different conditions that affect the urinary tract system and reproductive organs. Some of the most common urology problems that affect men include:

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH): A non-cancerous swelling or enlargement of the prostate, usually occuring in men over the age of 50. BPH can cause frequent urination, as well as difficulty urinating

Erectile Dysfunction: Occurs when a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection for intercourse.

Incontinence: Involuntary or unintended urination and is often a symptom of other urology disorders. Incontinence can happen while walking, jogging, laughing, coughing and other normal activities.

Infertility: The inability to conceive after 1 or more years of unprotected intercourse.

Prostate Cancer: Cancer which affects the prostate gland, the gland which produces a fluid that protects sperm.

Prostatitis: A non-cancerous inflammation of the prostate gland that often causes difficulty urinating, pain, chills and discomfort or pain in the genitals.

Testosterone Deficiency: When a man’s body does not produce enough testosterone. Usually marked by loss of sex drive, depression and difficulty concentrating.

Symptoms of urology problems include:

• Difficulty urinating
• Pain or burning while urinating
• Blood or other discharge in urine
• Fever
• Chills
• Lower back pain
• Pain in genitals

Common Urology Tests and Procedures: Because urology diseases encompass so many conditions, the exact urology tests and procedures used vary depending on the nature of the specific issue.

• Abdominal/renal ultrasound: A non-invasive imaging procedure which allows urology doctors to examine organs in the abdomen, usually the kidneys and bladder. During an abdominal ultrasound, gel is applied to the skin and a hand-held device called a transducer is used to scan the abdomen.
• Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) Symptom Score: A scored questionnaire which aims to identify the mildness or severity of a patient’s symptoms, but does not determine the size of the prostate.
• Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan: CT (or “CAT”) scans use imaging technology to create images of the inside of the body. Often used to examine kidney lesions or masses.
• Cystoscopy: An examination of the interior lining of the urethra and bladder using a cystoscope, a small and flexible fiber-optic telescope. Used in cases of recurring urinary tract infections, painful or bloody urination, in cases where growths or tumors are found on other imaging procedures.
• Cytology: An in-depth examination of a urine sample. Identifies abnormal cells, especially cancer cells, and other organisms within the urine.
• Prostate Biopsy: Samples of the prostate are taken for biopsy, usually in cases of abnormal rectal examinations.
• Urodynamics: Tests which aim to evaluate the function of the lower urinary tract the bladder and urethra.

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