Urine Related Problems Treatment in Lucknow

Tests for urine problems

Because many different conditions can cause urine problems, a few basic tests help the doctor narrow down the cause.

• Urine routine and culture: checks for infection, blood and sugar in the urine.
• Ultrasound of the kidneys, bladder and prostate: looks for stones, prostate enlargement, swelling of the kidneys and urine left in the bladder.
• Uroflowmetry: you pass urine into a special machine that measures how strong your urine stream is.
• Blood tests: check kidney function, blood sugar and, in men, PSA for the prostate when needed.
• Bladder diary: a simple record you keep at home of how much you drink, how often you pass urine and any leakage.

How urine problems are treated

1. The doctor first understands your main problem, such as burning, frequency, a weak stream, leakage or blood in the urine.
2. Basic tests are done to find the cause, for example an infection, a stone, prostate enlargement or an overactive bladder.
3. Simple steps are often advised first, such as changes in how much and when you drink, cutting down tea, coffee and fizzy drinks, and bladder training.
4. Medicines are given depending on the cause, such as antibiotics for infection or tablets to relax the bladder or prostate.
5. A procedure is advised only if needed, for example to remove a stone, treat a blockage or treat an enlarged prostate.

Recovery after urine problems treatment

1. First few daysInfection-related symptoms usually start improving within a few days of the right medicine.
2. First 2-4 weeksBladder and prostate medicines may take a few weeks to show their full effect. Keep taking them as advised.
3. After a procedureIf a procedure was needed, recovery depends on the type, and most people return to routine work within days to a few weeks.
4. Follow-upThe doctor will review your symptoms and reports and adjust the treatment if needed.

Every urine problem is different, so the doctor will give you a plan based on the cause found in your case.