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Home >> Symptoms >> Urinary Problems >> Diagnosis Urinary Problems - Diagnosis Overview | Causes | Diagnosis | Treatment | FAQ When you only have one symptom or if your symptoms are vague, it can be more difficult to determine the problem. If you are slightly dehydrated, your urine will be more concentrated, and urinating may cause discomfort. Drink enough fluids to keep your urine light yellow or clear like water – this will help decrease discomfort. Below are just a few common urinary problems: Urinary Tract Infection Your doctor may ask you to turn in a urine sample to determine if pus, red blood cells or bacteria are present in your urine. A urinalysis sometimes followed by a urine culture, can reveal whether you have an infection. There is not a simple test that differentiates between an upper and lower urinary tract infection; the presence of fever and side pain indicate that the infection possibly involves your kidneys. Frequency Your doctor will request a medical history along with a physical examination; you will also be asked questions to help determine your condition. Such as:
You will also be asked about neurologic symptoms, such as muscle weakness, numbness, or tingling. Urinalysis, culture and sensitivity tests will most likely be performed. Urgency The diagnosis of an overactive bladder or urgency includes a complete medical history, together with a voiding diary and a physical examination. Paired with one or more diagnostic procedures, this helps your doctor determine the optimal treatment plan for overactive bladder. The urine examination may discover medical conditions associated with urgency, such as the following:
Urinary Retention The diagnosis of urinary retention includes both a medical and physical examination, for men a prostate examination will also be conducted.
Hematuria Your doctor will take a complete personal and family medical history. The personal history will provide useful information such as:
The family history may expose inherited tendency to kidney stone disease, sickle cell anemia or other genetic disorder associated with hematuria. A comprehensive physical examination is performed, with special emphasis on the urinary tract, abdomen, pelvis, genitals, and rectum. Based on results from the personal and family history along with the physical examination other test will be performed as deemed necessary. Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence occurs when you are not able to control when you urinate. While embarrassing, this condition can be treated. There are nearly 12 million adults in the United States that suffer from urinary incontinence. Whereas it is most commonly experienced in women over 50 years old; it may also affect younger people, especially women who have just given birth. If you experience symptoms of incontinence, discuss with your doctor. If left untreated, you risk getting skin irritation or sores and urinary tract infections. Additionally, fear of embarrassment may lead to you avoiding friends and family.
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There are many tools available to urologists including cystoscopy, ultrasound scanning to image the prostate and bladder, urodynamic testing to evaluate the cause of urinary problems and urinalysis. Click here to learn more about the new innovations in Urology Oncology.  Urology places special emphasis on the urinary tracts of males and females as well as the reproductive system of males. Often, urology problems and disorders show many different signs and symptoms and many urology diseases and disorders have similar symptoms. Read more.
Our physicians put particular emphasis on the urinary tracts of males and females, as well as the reproductive system of males, and their primary focus is to diagnose, treat, and control urological disorders. Read more.
We understand the health problems and concerns specific to men. It is important to detect male health problems early and to modify lifestyles to live longer. Read more.
Women of all ages can have urological problems. From bladder problems to kidney disorders, to urinary tract infections, we devote a great deal of time and energy to investigating and treating these urological problems and others. Read more.
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