Kidney and Urinary Care

Recurrent urinary infections may require evaluation for underlying causes such as stones, urinary obstruction, prostate problems, or abnormalities of the urinary tract.

Blood in Urine

Blood in the urine, known medically as haematuria, can have several causes. Kidney stones, urinary infections, prostate conditions, kidney disease, and urinary tract cancers are among the possible causes.

Visible blood in the urine should not be ignored, particularly when it occurs without pain. A urologist may recommend urine tests, ultrasound or CT imaging, cystoscopy, or other investigations depending on the patient's age, symptoms, and risk factors.

Kidney Care Treatment in Bangalore: Diagnostic Evaluation

The first step in kidney and urinary care is understanding what is causing the symptoms.

Depending on the condition, evaluation may include:

• Medical history and physical examination
• Blood tests
• Kidney function tests
• Urine routine and microscopy
• Urine culture
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• MRI in selected cases
• Kidney biopsy for certain kidney diseases
• Cystoscopy
• Urodynamic testing
• Other specialised investigations

For kidney disease, blood tests such as serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) can help assess kidney function. Urine testing can identify protein, blood, infection, or other abnormalities.

When Do You Need a Urologist?

A urologist specialises in conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive system. You may need a urological evaluation if you have:

• Recurrent urinary infections
• Kidney or ureteric stones
• Difficulty passing urine
• Blood in the urine
• Urinary leakage
• Frequent or urgent urination
• Enlarged prostate symptoms
• Urinary obstruction
• Recurrent kidney stones
• Structural abnormalities of the urinary tract
• Certain kidney, bladder, prostate, or testicular conditions