Urology

What is urology?

Urology caters for patients affected by medical conditions of the urinary tract system in men and women, and the reproductive system in men. The male and female urinary tract system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra – all of which are essential for the removal of wastes and toxins from the body. In addition, the male reproductive system consists of the prostate, vas deferens, urethra, penis, testes, and scrotum. The medical professional who hold the specialised expertise in managing disorders of the male and female urinary tract as well as that of the male reproductive tract are known as urologist.

At Beacon Hospital, our urology department is staffed by top-ranked urologists who are also in the vanguard of utilising leading-edge technology and treatments to provide you more targeted, effective patient-focused care.

Symptoms to see a urologist

From trouble urinating to being unable to father a child, conditions of the urinary systems of both sexes and the male reproductive system could indeed exert a multitude of negative effects on both the physical and psychological wellbeing of the person concerned. Hence, if the relevant symptoms as listed below persist, it is highly recommended that you consult a urologist to take control of your health.

Relevant symptoms in men include:

• Painful urination
• Difficulty urinating
• Frequent need to urinate
• Blood seen in urine
• Pain in the testicles
• Erectile dysfunction
• Incontinence of urine
• Male infertility
• Back of flank pain

Relevant symptoms in women include:

• Back or flank pain
• Blood seen in urine
• Burning or pain when you urinate
• Frequent need to urinate
• Incontinence of urine