Urological Diseases that affect Youngsters and Elders
Dr. Jeevagan, a Senior Urologist at Kauvery Hospital, gives us an overview of urological diseases like kidney stones and prostate problems.
Kidney Stones
Causes
- Drinking less water
- High temperate climate (In India)
- Less urine output
- Eating junk food
- Aerated drinks
Symptoms
- Pain in the front, abdomen, and back
- Vomiting
- Pain when urinating
- Fever
Diagnosis
- Physical examination
- Patient history
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
Treatment
- Medication to help the stone pass out on its own
- Laproscopic surgery only if necessary
Prostate problems
Causes
- Frequent UTIs
- Inflammation of prostate
- Frequent kidney stones
- Narrowing of urethra
Symptoms
- Frequent urination
- Pain when urinating
- Blood in urine
- Sleepless nights
- Incontinence
Treatment
- The urologist will try to handle it with medication if detected early.
- Only exceptionally severe cases or cases with complications would need surgery. Holmium laser prostate surgery, available at Kauvery Hospital, is a minimally invasive treatment and is recommended for an enlarged prostate.
Benefits of Holmium laser prostate surgery
- Minimally invasive
- No risk of infection
- The patient can be back to normal activities in a couple of days
- Nov 25, 2020