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what can i expect on my first visit to the urologist?

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Here are some ...: Surely, you will be professionally and courteously cared with detailed history-taking so to define why you go to see and what may cause your problems in genitourinary tract + physical exams including skillful DRE (digital rectal exam) to palpate your prostate and to inspect &amp; palpate your penis, scrotum, and its contents + tests such as UA, residual urine or ... ; then discuss what is found &amp; plan

Question 2

difference between a urologist and a pcp?

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Definition: A urologist is a  physician who specializes in diseases of the urinary organs in females and the urinary and sex organs in males.  A pcp is a primary care physician.  If you have urinary symptoms, see your pcp first.  If more specialty help is needed, you will be referred to a urologist.

Question 3

can a urologist treat a downward bending penis?

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Yes: Possible congenital curvature.
Possible acquired condition, such as peyronie's disease.
See a urologist.

Question 4

does a urologist treat more than kidney problems?

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Surgical treatments: Urologists are surgeons treating kidney, bladder , prostate in men, and related problems. May differ
 from surgeon to surgeon.

Question 5

do any urologists in hawaii treat  angiomyolipoma?

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Angiomyolipa: All urologists are trained to diagnose and manage all manor of renal neoplasms.  With that established, i would add that most angiomyolipomas do not require treatment.

Question 6

i need a doctors note and a referral to a urologist?

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Call doctor...: In order to get a note and urology referral, you need to call your doctor to have your situation evaluated. Your doctor will need to know the details of the problem and may need to see you for an evaluation, including a physical exam. Then, based on what the problem is, you can get a referral to urology. Best of luck to you!

Question 7

how do i see a urologist about my husband's possible infertility?

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Use the phone: Obviously it is best if you get your husband to go to the doctor but you can go and get information and advice directly from a urologist.  Suggest that another doctor demanded he go as part of "your" check up.  His avoidance to be checked may be a red flag for bigger issues?  Tread softly here but firmly.

Question 8

what can i expect when seeing a urologist for a overactive bladder?

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Tests and advice: Start with urine test.  First option should be behavior modification.  Cut out caffeine etc.  Carbonated fluids, juices (cranberry) and spicy foods can all bother the bladder.  Trial of medication is often second.  Sometimes more testing like urodynamics and post void bladder ultrasound.  For more see http://peedoc.Com/female-urology or on twitter @thepeedoc.

Question 9

where can i find a urologist that does vasectomies nearby topeka, ks?

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Search engines: One can do a local search under urologists, vasectomy, or sterilization. Also, you can check the websire for the american urological association.

Question 10

can my urologist see if thers inflamation on my prostate with a cytoscospy?

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No: Cystoscopy is procedure where a scope with a camera is entered via urethra directly into the bladder. Prostate is located just below bladder and is like a ring surrounding urethra.

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