Question 1

what is done at a urology exam?

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Urological exam: What is done is influenced by the reason for or the symptoms requiring evaluation.

Question 2

can you tell me about woman urology exam, seems invasive?

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Urology examiination: Female urologic examination depends upon symptoms. Abdominal or flank pain for suspected kidney stone or kidney infection does not require genital exam. Symptoms of urinary incontinence, stress incontinece, urethral or vaginal irritation or discharge require visual genital plus possible digital exam. Concern about possible stool impaction may require digital rectal exam (inserting gloved finger)

Question 3

can you tell me if throughout a recent urology exam the md said i have a caruncle.does anyone know what this is or what causes it?

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Benign: A urethral caruncle is what we call a granulomatous(benign) lesion at the urethral meatus(opening)..Most often in post menopausal women. It is bright red,soft and smooth.If the diagnosis is apparent, no treatment is needed. Estrogen crean and anti inflammatory cream may be used.If it is bothersome it can be removed or cauterized. It is not a serious condition.

Question 4

my urology nurse practioner prescribed nabumetone 500 mg tab for a week, followed by 4 weeks of doxycycline hyclate 100mg. after i talked about urine hesitancy and after she performed a prostate exam saying prostate felt inflammed. thoughts?

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: Doxycycline is not the drug of choice for bacterial prostatitis. I do not use it without a culture result which indicates the bacteria are only sensitive to Doxycycline. Rectal exam alone is not the correct way to diagnose the acute bacterial prostatitis. I am not sure why she prescribed a NSAID first for one week before antibiotic. You need to see the urologist and request a formal urine tests.

Question 5

can you tell me about urology?

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Urology: This is the specialty that deals with the genital and urinary symptoms.

Like the kidneys, ureter, and bladder.  In men we also deal with the prostate, testes, penis and urethra.

Urologists are surgeons.  We treat cancers of the above areas.  We also treat kidney stones, urination, and reproductive issues in men.

Question 6

what should i expect at my first urology appointment?

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Depends.: Depends why you are going. Urologists tend to have great personalities and are alot of fun, as far as doctors go. Try to learn as much as you can about yourself. Also, watch this video before you go to get a sense of what kind of people go into urology: http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=vhwlzhypue4.

Question 7

what can i expect at a urology clinic?

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History & physical.: The appointment will consist of a detailed history and physical exam. The exam will focus on the abdomen and genitals. In men, inspection of the penis, palpation of the testicles, and a hernia check will occur. If indicated, the prostate is checked by a digital rectal exam. In women, there may be a pelvic exam if indicated. A urine sample may be taken and checked. Urine flow can be analyzed.

Question 8

what is difference between nephrology and urology ?

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Kidneys vs drainage: Nephrologists deal with disorders of the kidney, the organ that makes urine. Urologists are surgeons who deal with the system that takes urine from the kidney to the outside: ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urologists may also treat problems with the male reproductive tract.
Urological problems may damage the kidneys, making treatment from both doctors necesssary.

Question 9

wondering about urology test to be done if abnormal cystometry?

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Abnormal cystometry: I assume by abnormal cystometry you mean a bladder test that measures your bladder capacity, emptying , and whether your bladder is poorly contractile and can't empty, or overactive and have urgency and urge incontinence. If you are a woman and have a normal urinalysis, probably nothing more but if male or have abnormal urinalysis then a cystoscopy should be done.

Question 10

which blood tests are there for urology purposes?

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Many: There are many... From kidney to adrenal to bladder and prostate tests. What specifically are you interested in?

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