Urinary Specialists and Disorders

Urinary Specialists and Disorders

  • Key Specialists:

    • Nephrologist: Diagnoses and treats kidney disorders (root: nephro).
    • Urologist: Diagnoses and treats urinary system disorders and male reproductive conditions (root: uro).
    • Gynecologist: Specialist in the female reproductive system (root: gyneco).

  • Collaborative Specialists:

    • Endocrinologist: Specialist in endocrine disorders.
    • Oncologist: Specialist in cancer treatment.

Common Urinary Disorders

  • Dysuria: Difficult urination (prefix: dys-, root: uro, suffix: -ia).
  • Oliguria: Scanty urine (root: oligo).
  • Polyuria: Excessive urine (prefix: poly).
  • Nocturia: Excessive nighttime urination (prefix: not).
  • Diuresis: Excess urine output (root: diure, suffix: -esis).
  • Nocturnal Diuresis: Nighttime bedwetting; common in childhood.
  • Urgency: Immediate need to urinate.
  • Urinary Frequency: Increased urination rate.
  • Urinary Incontinence: Unexpected urine loss or leakage.
    • Stress Incontinence: Leakage due to physical stress (e.g., exercising, coughing, sneezing).