Urologist
- Dr. Muhammad Azlan Akhtar
A urologist is a medical specialist who focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions related to the urinary tract system (which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra) and the male reproductive system. They treat both men and women, though they often specialize in male-specific issues as well.
Services Provided by a Urologist:
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Diagnosis and treatment of infections affecting the kidneys, bladder, or urethra.
- Kidney Stones: Evaluation and treatment of kidney stones, which may require surgery or non-invasive procedures.
- Incontinence: Management of urinary incontinence (involuntary leakage of urine) through medical or surgical interventions.
- Prostate Health: Diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the prostate, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, and prostatitis.
- Male Reproductive Health: Treatment of conditions like erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, and low testosterone.
- Bladder Disorders: Diagnosis and treatment of bladder conditions such as overactive bladder, bladder cancer, and interstitial cystitis.
- Cancers: Treatment of cancers in the urinary system, such as bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and prostate cancer.
- Pediatric Urology: Treatment of urinary issues in children, including conditions like bedwetting, undescended testicles, and congenital abnormalities.
- Urological Surgery: Performing surgeries such as prostatectomy (removal of the prostate), cystectomy (removal of the bladder), nephrectomy (removal of a kidney), and others.
Urologists may perform surgeries, offer medications, and provide non-invasive treatments like catheterization or lifestyle changes to help patients manage their conditions effectively.
