Urinary problems we help with
The urinary system includes the kidneys, which filter blood and make urine; the ureters, the tubes that carry urine down; the bladder, which stores it; and, in men, the prostate, which surrounds the outlet. Problems anywhere along this path can cause pain, difficulty passing urine, infections or bleeding.
Kidney stones are especially common in Delhi's hot climate. They cause sudden, severe pain in the side or back that spreads to the groin, often with vomiting and blood in the urine. Many small stones pass with medicines and fluids; larger ones need a procedure.
Prostate enlargement (BPH) affects most men as they age. A weak stream, getting up at night, and a feeling of not emptying the bladder are typical. Medicines help many men; others benefit from a short procedure.
We also assess blood in the urine, urinary infections that keep returning, and sudden inability to pass urine (retention), an emergency we can treat at any hour.
How we find the cause
Most urinary problems can be understood with a few simple, quick tests, done in the same building:
- Urine tests for infection, blood and crystals, with culture when needed
- Blood tests for kidney function, sugar, uric acid, and PSA in men
- Ultrasound of the kidneys, bladder and prostate, including how much urine is left after voiding
- X-ray or CT KUB to size and locate stones precisely
Treatment: from simple to specialised
Treatment always starts with the simplest option that is likely to work: fluids, diet changes and medicines. When a procedure is needed, modern techniques such as ureteroscopy with laser for stones, or TURP for the prostate, work through the natural urinary passage without cuts on the skin. For large kidney stones, PCNL removes them through a small opening in the back. Which procedures are done at Samrijo, and by which urologist, is being confirmed.
Your first visit
Come with a full bladder if you can, as this may allow a urine flow test or ultrasound on the same day. Bring earlier scans (the actual films or CD if you have them), urine and blood reports, and a list of your medicines. It also helps to note how often you pass urine during the day and at night for two or three days before the visit. The doctor will ask about pain, blood, burning, stream strength and any previous stones or infections, then explain what the tests show and the options available, including whether you need any treatment at all.
When to seek help urgently
- Severe side or back pain with fever or chills: a possible infected, blocked kidney
- Unable to pass urine, with a painful, full bladder
- Heavy blood in the urine or clots
- Very little urine despite drinking
Call 93196 62944 or come to the hospital. We are open 24×7.
Everyday habits that protect your urinary health
Drink enough water to keep your urine pale, especially in summer. Reduce salt and packaged foods. Don't hold urine for long periods. Keep diabetes and blood pressure under control, as both affect the kidneys. Men over 50 with urinary symptoms should mention them at their next check-up rather than putting up with them. And never ignore blood in the urine.