What is the department of Urology?
It is a hospital department that primarily diagnoses and treats diseases of the “surgical” part of the urinary system, mainly treating various urinary diseases.
Urology is a relatively old specialty with a long history; however, it is also a relatively new specialty. Even in 2013, there were some sub-specialty hospitals where there were other specialties but no urology department. This indicates the importance of this specialty, but its development is also uneven.
Urology is a department specialized in a series of urological diseases, such as kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, male testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle, prostate, and penis, as well as reproductive system problems in women like urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections fall within its diagnostic and treatment scope.
It’s just that more male-related conditions occur, so many people often assume it’s exclusively for men.
What diseases do men’s urology departments treat?
Abnormal urine
Normal urine is usually light yellow with little or no foam. If you notice excessive foam in the urine for a prolonged period, it may indicate chronic kidney disease.
Prostate issues
Prostate enlargement is one of the prostate issues and a common condition in elderly men. It occurs as the prostate gradually enlarges, exerting pressure on the urethra and bladder outlet, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, nocturia, and urinary pain. Prostate-related problems can also be treated in the urology department.
Phimosis
Phimosis is a common developmental abnormality in males. When the foreskin is too long, it can cover the entire glans penis, even the urethra, trapping dirt at the tip of the penis, making it difficult to clean and prone to bacterial growth, leading to conditions like balanitis.
Premature ejaculation
It refers to the inability of men to control ejaculation leading to premature ejaculation during sexual intercourse. Psychological factors, organic diseases, phimosis, or unhealthy habits like smoking and drinking can cause premature ejaculation.
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
ED is one of the common sexual function disorders in adult males, characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain sufficient erection.
Abnormal semen
If the semen is greyish or slightly yellowish-green, it indicates inflammation in the genital tract, possibly due to prostatitis or seminal vesicle purulent infection. If the semen is bright red or dark red (hematospermia), it may be due to seminal vesiculitis or prostatitis.
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Regular check-ups are important. If you have related symptoms, it is recommended to promptly seek medical examination and treatment at a reputable hospital.
