Urological conditions and diseases can occur in men women, and children. Urological diseases impact the urinary tract in females and the urinary tract and reproductive organs in males and pertain to filtering or carrying out urine from the body. There are several different urological diseases and conditions and some of the most common include, but are not limited to the following:
Prevention
There are several preventative measures you can take to reduce risk of developing a urological condition. Various measures include:
Staying hydrated
Limiting salt intake
Limiting caffeine intake
Stopping smoking
Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles
Urinating before bed
Reducing liquid intake around bedtime
For boys, using athletic cups to prevent injury
For girls, encouraging a front to back wiping motion after urinating
Diagnosis
For urological conditions, diagnosis is made after your doctor gathers a thorough history (including medications you are taking) and conducts a physical exam. For some suspected conditions, your doctor may also recommend other diagnostic tests or tools. Other diagnostic tools may include:
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