Overview of Female Urology
Many women go to the urologist sometime in their life and the main causes are: urinary incontinence, fistula, infections and Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis). Most of the time, these conditions are resolved with medication; however, in some cases, a minimally invasive surgical procedure is required to correct urinary incontinence or remove urinary tract stones.Diseases
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine through the urethra. There are several types of urinary incontinence. Treatment depends on the type of incontinence.
Fistula
A fistula is the communication between two organs, the most common causes are diverticular disease, a history of hysterectomy, prolonged labor, among other causes. Fistulas require surgical treatment, which can be done laparoscopically.
Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections are a very frequent cause of consultation in urology, men and women can suffer them at some point in life. The most common complaints are burning when urinating, pain in the lower abdomen, and a desire to urinate frequently.
Kidney Stones
Kidney and ureteral stones are a frequent reason for consultation in urology and emergency rooms, as they cause very annoying symptoms such as severe pain, hematuria (blood in the urine) and urinary tract infections. Stones in the urinary tract must be removed to relieve pain and prevent kidney damage from infection and obstruction.
Diagnosis
Many women go to the urologist sometime in their life and the main causes are: urinary incontinence, fistulas, infections and lithiasis (stones) in the urinary tract. Most of the time, these problems are resolved with medications, however, sometimes a minimally invasive surgical procedure is required to correct urinary incontinence or remove stones from the urinary tract.
Treatment
El tratamiento cambia dependeindo el tipo de caso que cuente. A continuación te mostramos los tratamientos de las afecciones más populares:
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