The urologist treats the entire spectrum of urinary tract diseases
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Kidney stones
- Known as salts and minerals in the urine, form kidney stones. Sometimes there are no symptoms, but some that may occur are constant low back pain, a sensation similar to a urinary infection, and fever.
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Prostate hyperplasia
- Enlargement of the prostate gland and obstruction of urine flow. Symptoms include frequent or urgent urination, the increased frequency at night, difficulty starting to urinate, or inability to empty the bladder.
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Ureter and urethral stenosis
- Narrowing of the ureter that obstructs urine passage, causing decreased urine flow, forceful discharge, incomplete emptying of the bladder, and infection. It can damage the kidneys since it collects the urine.
