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Frequently Asked Questions About Urology

Your urinary tract is your body’s drainage system. It filters out waste and extra water as urine. When medical conditions occur in parts of your urinary tract, they may need specialized care.

What’s a urologist?

A urologist is a doctor and surgeon who treats urinary conditions in men and women. Men’s urinary tracts and reproductive systems are intertwined, so urologists treat both. Cancers that develop in or around the urinary tract are also treated by urologists.

What conditions does a urologist treat?

Common conditions treated by Mercy urologists include:

  • Bladder conditions, such as overactive bladder
  • Enlarged prostate or prostatitis
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Infertility
  • Kidney stones
  • Male hormone issues, such as low testosterone
  • Pain or discomfort in the urinary tract
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Urination issues, such as incontinence
  • Urologic cancers

What tests are done by a urologist?

Physical exams, urine and blood tests, and imaging tests help urologists learn about your urinary health. More testing options include:

  • Cystoscopy – A look inside your bladder and urethra using a thin camera called a cystoscope
  • Ureteroscopy – A procedure using a small scope to see inside the ureters and kidneys
  • Prostate biopsy – Surgical removal of a tiny tissue sample for further testing in a laboratory
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