Comprehensive Urinary Tract, Kidney Stone, Prostate & Male Urological Care

The Urology Department at AS Medical Complex provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, medical treatment, surgical consultation, procedural care, and long-term management for conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system.

Urology deals with diseases involving the:

• Kidneys

• Ureters

• Urinary bladder

• Urethra

• Prostate

• Testes and scrotum

• Male reproductive organs

• Other related urinary structures

Urological problems can affect people of different ages and may range from common urinary infections and kidney stones to prostate enlargement, urinary retention, urinary incontinence, blood in the urine, male sexual-health concerns, and conditions requiring surgery.

The Ali Medical reference Urology department similarly highlights kidney stones, urinary tract infections, prostate disorders, and erectile dysfunction among its major areas of care.

At AS Medical Complex, our goal is to identify the underlying cause of urinary symptoms and provide individualized treatment based on the patient's diagnosis, age, overall health, investigation results, and personal treatment needs.

Our Urology Services

The Urology Department at AS Medical Complex may provide assessment and management for:

• Kidney stones

• Ureteric stones

• Bladder stones

• Recurrent urinary stones

• Renal colic

• Urinary tract infections

• Recurrent UTIs

• Kidney infections

• Painful urination

• Frequent urination

• Urinary urgency

• Difficulty urinating

• Weak urinary stream

• Urinary retention

• Incomplete bladder emptying

• Blood in urine

• Urinary incontinence

• Overactive bladder symptoms

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – BPH

• Enlarged prostate

• Prostatitis

• Prostate-related urinary symptoms

• Erectile dysfunction

• Selected male reproductive-health concerns

• Scrotal swelling

• Testicular pain

• Hydrocele

• Varicocele

• Selected male infertility assessment

• Urinary obstruction

• Urethral narrowing / stricture

• Bladder disorders

• Selected congenital urinary conditions

• Urological infections

• Urological trauma

• Urological surgical consultation

• Cystoscopy

• Ureteroscopy

• Stone procedures

• Prostate procedures

• Catheter-related urological care

• Postoperative urological follow-up

• Urological second opinions

The exact diagnostic procedures and treatments available depend on the patient's condition and facilities available at AS Medical Complex.

Kidney Stones

What Are Kidney Stones?

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form from minerals and other substances within urine.

They can remain within the kidney or move into the ureter—the tube carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Kidney stones may produce no symptoms when small and stationary, but movement into the urinary tract can cause severe pain.

NIDDK notes that kidney stones can cause sharp pain in the back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, as well as blood in the urine.

Kidney Stone Symptoms

Possible symptoms include:

• Severe pain in the side or back

• Pain radiating toward the lower abdomen

• Groin pain

• Pain that comes in waves

• Blood in urine

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Urinary urgency

• Frequent urination

• Burning during urination

• Difficulty passing urine

NIDDK also identifies cloudy or bad-smelling urine and inability to pass more than a small amount of urine among possible symptoms.

Renal Colic

Renal colic refers to severe pain commonly caused when a urinary stone obstructs the ureter.

Patients often describe:

• Sudden severe flank pain

• Pain moving toward the groin

• Restlessness

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Blood in urine

Severe stone pain requires assessment to determine:

• Stone size

• Stone location

• Degree of obstruction

• Kidney function

• Presence of infection

A stone causing both obstruction and infection can become an urgent urological problem.

Diagnosing Kidney Stones

Kidney stone evaluation may involve:

• Medical history

• Physical examination

• Urinalysis

• Blood tests

• Kidney-function tests

• Ultrasound

• CT scan

• X-Ray in selected cases

• Stone analysis after passage or removal

• Additional metabolic evaluation in recurrent stone formers

NIDDK describes medical history, physical examination, laboratory testing, and imaging as key components of kidney-stone diagnosis.

Treatment of Kidney Stones

Treatment depends on:

• Stone size

• Stone location

• Symptoms

• Degree of urinary obstruction

• Presence of infection

• Kidney function

• Previous stone history

• Patient's overall medical condition

Small stones may sometimes pass naturally.

Management may include:

• Pain control

• Appropriate hydration

• Medication to assist stone passage in selected patients

• Monitoring

• Ureteroscopy

• Lithotripsy

• Other stone-removal procedures

NIDDK notes that kidney-stone treatment is selected according to factors such as stone size and composition and that ureteroscopy is among the procedures used to identify and treat stones within the urinary tract.

Ureteroscopy

Ureteroscopy involves passing a thin instrument through the urethra and bladder into the ureter and, in selected cases, the kidney.

It allows the urologist to visualize:

• Ureteric stones

• Kidney stones

• Urinary obstruction

• Abnormal tissue within the ureter

NIDDK describes ureteroscopy as a procedure that allows detailed visualization of the ureters and kidney and can also be used to treat urinary obstruction or stones.

Depending on the stone, the urologist may use specialized instruments or laser technology where available to fragment or remove it.

Lithotripsy

Lithotripsy refers to techniques used to break urinary stones into smaller fragments.

Selected stones may be suitable for:

• Shock-wave treatment

• Endoscopic laser fragmentation

• Other stone-management procedures

NIDDK notes that shock-wave lithotripsy may be used for selected larger stones or stones causing urinary obstruction and significant pain.

The appropriate procedure depends on stone size, density, position, urinary anatomy, and other clinical factors.

Preventing Recurrent Kidney Stones

Patients who have formed one kidney stone may be at risk of developing additional stones.

Preventive assessment can include:

• Stone analysis

• Dietary history

• Fluid intake

• Blood testing

• Urine testing

• Review of medical conditions

• Metabolic assessment in selected patients

Adequate fluid intake is an important part of prevention for many stone formers. NIDDK states that drinking enough fluid helps keep urine diluted and can reduce formation of many types of kidney stones.

However, dietary advice should be individualized because different stone types may require different recommendations.

Urinary Tract Infections – UTI

Bladder Infection

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can affect different parts of the urinary system.

A bladder infection is one of the most common types.

Symptoms may include:

• Burning during urination

• Frequent urination

• Strong urinary urgency

• Lower abdominal discomfort

• Cloudy urine

• Blood in urine

• Strong-smelling urine

NIDDK identifies these among the common symptoms of bladder infection and notes that bacteria are the most frequent cause.

Recurrent UTI

Some patients experience repeated urinary infections.

Possible contributing factors may include:

• Urinary stones

• Incomplete bladder emptying

• Enlarged prostate

• Structural abnormalities

• Urinary catheters

• Diabetes

• Other medical or urological conditions

Rather than repeatedly taking antibiotics without evaluation, recurrent infections may require investigation to identify an underlying cause.

Assessment may involve:

• Urinalysis

• Urine culture

• Ultrasound

• Post-void residual measurement

• Cystoscopy in selected patients

• Additional imaging

Kidney Infection – Pyelonephritis

A kidney infection is a type of UTI that may develop when infection spreads from the bladder toward one or both kidneys.

Symptoms may include:

• Fever

• Chills

• Back or flank pain

• Painful urination

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• General illness

NIDDK notes that kidney infections commonly cause fever, back or side pain, and painful urination and can become serious if not appropriately treated.

Patients with high fever, severe flank pain, vomiting, or significant illness require prompt medical assessment.

Blood in Urine – Hematuria

Hematuria means blood is present in the urine.

Blood may be:

• Clearly visible

• Pink or red

• Detected only during laboratory testing

Possible causes include:

• Urinary infection

• Kidney stones

• Prostate disease

• Trauma

• Urinary procedures

• Kidney disease

• Bladder conditions

• Other urological disorders

NIDDK lists infection, urinary stones, prostate enlargement, trauma, and other urinary conditions among causes of hematuria.

Visible blood in urine should not simply be ignored, particularly when it:

• Persists

• Recurs

• Contains clots

• Occurs without pain

• Is accompanied by weight loss

• Occurs in an older adult

• Is associated with other urinary symptoms

The cause should be appropriately investigated.

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy allows a urologist to examine the inside of the urethra and bladder using a thin optical instrument.

NIDDK identifies cystoscopy as a common urological procedure used to investigate conditions such as:

• Blood in urine

• Recurrent UTIs

• Urinary urgency

• Urinary frequency

• Urinary incontinence

• Urinary retention

• Painful urination

• Difficulty starting or completing urination

• Abnormal cells detected in urine

Depending on the condition, cystoscopy can be performed for diagnosis or as part of selected treatments.

Prostate Health

What Is the Prostate?

The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system located below the bladder and surrounding part of the urethra.

Because of its location, enlargement or inflammation of the prostate can interfere with urine flow.

Common prostate problems include:

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – BPH

• Prostatitis

• Prostate cancer

NIDDK identifies these as the three major categories of prostate disease.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – BPH

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

NIDDK defines BPH as prostate enlargement that is not caused by cancer.

As the prostate becomes larger, it can narrow the urethra and interfere with bladder emptying.

Possible symptoms include:

• Weak urinary stream

• Difficulty starting urination

• Straining

• Interrupted urine flow

• Frequent urination

• Urinary urgency

• Waking repeatedly at night to urinate

• Feeling the bladder has not emptied

• Dribbling after urination

Enlarged Prostate Assessment

Evaluation may involve:

• Symptom history

• Physical examination

• Urinalysis

• Kidney-function testing

• Post-void residual measurement

• Ultrasound

• Urinary-flow testing

• PSA testing where clinically appropriate

• Other prostate investigations

The aim is to determine:

• Severity of obstruction

• Effect on bladder function

• Kidney impact

• Whether infection is present

• Whether another condition could explain the symptoms

Treatment of BPH

Treatment depends on:

• Severity of symptoms

• Effect on quality of life

• Prostate size

• Degree of obstruction

• Bladder emptying

• Kidney function

• Patient preference

• Other medical conditions

Management may include:

• Observation

• Lifestyle modification

• Medication

• Surgical treatment

• Endoscopic prostate procedures where appropriate

Not every patient with an enlarged prostate requires surgery.

Prostate Surgery

Selected patients with significant urinary obstruction may require a procedure to improve urine flow.

Depending on diagnosis and available services, treatments may include:

• Endoscopic prostate surgery

• Resection of obstructing prostate tissue

• Other minimally invasive prostate procedures

• Open or other surgical approaches for selected conditions

The exact procedure should be recommended only after appropriate assessment.

Prostatitis

Prostatitis refers to inflammation of the prostate.

Patients may experience:

• Pelvic discomfort

• Painful urination

• Urinary frequency

• Urinary urgency

• Pain during ejaculation

• Fever in acute infection

• Lower abdominal or perineal discomfort

Some forms are related to bacterial infection, while others are not.

Treatment depends on the type and underlying cause.

Urinary Retention

Urinary retention occurs when a person cannot empty the bladder properly.

It can be:

• Acute – sudden inability to urinate

• Chronic – gradual incomplete bladder emptying

NIDDK defines urinary retention as inability to completely empty the bladder and notes that acute retention can occur suddenly and become painful.

Symptoms of Chronic Urinary Retention

Symptoms may include:

• Weak stream

• Difficulty starting urination

• Frequent urination of small amounts

• Persistent feeling of incomplete emptying

• Urinary urgency

• Dribbling

• Lower abdominal discomfort

NIDDK lists these among common symptoms of chronic retention.

Acute Urinary Retention

A patient with acute urinary retention may develop:

• Sudden inability to pass urine

• Severe lower abdominal pain

• Strong urge to urinate

• Lower abdominal swelling

Acute urinary retention is an emergency.

NIDDK advises immediate medical care when a person cannot urinate and notes that urgent bladder drainage is used to relieve pain and help prevent bladder and kidney damage.

Post-Void Residual Urine

A post-void residual measurement determines how much urine remains inside the bladder after a patient urinates.

It can be measured using:

• Ultrasound

• Catheterization in selected situations

NIDDK identifies post-void residual measurement as an important test when diagnosing urinary retention.

A high residual can indicate incomplete bladder emptying.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence means involuntary leakage of urine.

NIDDK defines urinary incontinence as accidental urine leakage and notes that it may be related to several underlying health conditions.

Possible patterns include:

• Stress incontinence

• Urgency incontinence

• Overflow incontinence

• Mixed incontinence

• Other bladder-control disorders

Urgency & Overactive Bladder

Some patients experience:

• Sudden strong need to urinate

• Frequent urination

• Night-time urination

• Urine leakage before reaching the toilet

NIDDK describes urgency incontinence as urine leakage associated with a strong, sudden urge to urinate and notes that it is often associated with overactive-bladder symptoms.

Evaluation aims to exclude:

• Infection

• Retention

• Stones

• Neurological conditions

• Prostate obstruction

• Other bladder problems

Treatment is individualized.

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Depending on the type and cause, management may involve:

• Bladder training

• Lifestyle changes

• Pelvic-floor exercises

• Medication

• Treatment of underlying prostate disease

• Treatment of urinary obstruction

• Selected procedures or surgery

NIDDK notes that pelvic-floor muscle training can reduce leakage in selected patients and is among established non-surgical treatments.

Urethral Stricture

A urethral stricture is narrowing of the urethra.

Patients may experience:

• Weak urine stream

• Spraying of the stream

• Straining

• Difficulty starting urination

• Incomplete emptying

• Recurrent urinary infections

• Urinary retention

Possible causes can include:

• Previous injury

• Infection

• Previous urinary procedure

• Catheter-related trauma

• Other causes

Evaluation may involve urinary-flow testing, imaging, or cystoscopy.

Treatment depends on stricture:

• Location

• Length

• Severity

• Previous treatment

Bladder Stones

Stones can also develop or remain within the urinary bladder.

Possible symptoms include:

• Lower abdominal pain

• Difficulty urinating

• Interrupted urine stream

• Blood in urine

• Frequent urination

• Recurrent urinary infections

Bladder stones may occur alongside:

• Enlarged prostate

• Incomplete bladder emptying

• Foreign material

• Other bladder conditions

Treatment usually addresses both the stone and the underlying reason it formed.

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) refers to difficulty getting or maintaining an erection firm enough for sexual activity.

NIDDK notes that ED may involve obtaining an erection inconsistently, losing it too soon, or being unable to achieve one.

ED is also specifically identified within the Ali Medical Urology service.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Possible contributors include:

• Diabetes

• Cardiovascular disease

• Blood-vessel disease

• Neurological conditions

• Hormonal problems

• Medication effects

• Smoking

• Psychological or emotional factors

• Previous pelvic or prostate surgery

• Other medical conditions

NIDDK notes that diseases affecting blood vessels, nerves, or hormones as well as medicines and psychological factors can contribute to ED.

ED Assessment

Evaluation may involve:

• Medical history

• Sexual history

• Medication review

• Physical examination

• Diabetes assessment

• Cardiovascular-risk assessment

• Hormonal testing where appropriate

• Additional testing in selected patients

NIDDK describes medical, sexual, and mental-health history together with examination and selected laboratory testing as part of ED diagnosis.

ED Treatment

Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

Options may include:

• Lifestyle changes

• Treatment of diabetes or cardiovascular risk factors

• Medication

• Counseling when psychological factors are significant

• Other urological treatment

NIDDK notes that management may include treatment of the underlying condition, lifestyle modification, counseling, and ED medications.

Patients should not take erectile-dysfunction medication without appropriate medical advice, particularly when using certain heart medications.

Testicular & Scrotal Conditions

The Urology Department may evaluate:

• Testicular pain

• Scrotal swelling

• Testicular lumps

• Hydrocele

• Varicocele

• Testicular infection

• Epididymal conditions

• Trauma

• Other scrotal abnormalities

Persistent testicular lumps or unexplained swelling should be examined rather than self-diagnosed.

Hydrocele

A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle.

It may cause:

• Painless scrotal swelling

• Heaviness

• Discomfort when large

Some hydroceles can be observed, while persistent or symptomatic cases may require surgical treatment.

Varicocele

A varicocele is enlargement of veins within the scrotum.

It may be associated with:

• Scrotal heaviness

• Aching

• A visible or palpable network of veins

• Testicular-size differences

• Male fertility concerns in selected patients

Not every varicocele requires treatment.

The decision depends on symptoms, examination, fertility considerations, and testicular health.

Male Fertility Assessment

Urologists may participate in assessment of male reproductive factors contributing to infertility.

Evaluation may include:

• Medical history

• Reproductive history

• Physical examination

• Semen analysis

• Hormonal testing

• Ultrasound in selected cases

• Assessment for varicocele

• Other investigations

Male and female factors can both contribute to difficulty conceiving, so fertility evaluation is generally most effective when both partners are appropriately assessed.

Testicular Torsion

Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord twists, reducing blood supply to the testicle.

Possible symptoms include:

• Sudden severe testicular pain

• Rapid swelling

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• One testicle appearing higher than usual

This is a urological emergency.

Immediate surgical assessment is important because prolonged interruption of blood flow can permanently damage the affected testicle.

Blood in Semen

Blood in semen can occasionally occur because of:

• Inflammation

• Infection

• Prostate conditions

• Recent procedures

• Other causes

Although it is often not caused by a serious condition, persistent or recurrent blood in semen—especially when associated with other symptoms—should be assessed.

Urinary Problems in Older Men

Older men commonly seek urology care for:

• Enlarged prostate

• Weak urine stream

• Frequent urination

• Night-time urination

• Urinary urgency

• Retention

• Recurrent UTI

• Incontinence

BPH is particularly important because prostate enlargement can gradually interfere with urine flow. NIDDK notes that men with BPH are more likely to develop urinary retention.

Symptoms should not simply be dismissed as a normal part of aging.

Urinary Problems in Women

Urology also treats urinary disorders affecting women.

These may include:

• Recurrent UTIs

• Blood in urine

• Bladder stones

• Urinary retention

• Urinary incontinence

• Overactive bladder

• Urinary obstruction

• Other urinary-tract conditions

NIDDK notes that bladder-control problems occur in both women and men and that treatment depends on the underlying type and cause.

Care may sometimes be coordinated with Gynecology.

Pediatric Urology

Children can also develop urological conditions.

Selected problems may include:

• Recurrent urinary infections

• Urinary reflux

• Hydronephrosis

• Kidney stones

• Bedwetting associated with urinary problems

• Congenital urinary abnormalities

• Testicular conditions

• Other pediatric urological disorders

NIDDK recognizes bladder infections, kidney stones, vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, and other urinary diseases among conditions affecting children.

Complex pediatric cases may require coordination with Pediatrics or a dedicated pediatric urology service.

Urological Diagnostic Tests

Depending on symptoms, investigations may include:

• Urinalysis

• Urine culture

• Complete Blood Count

• Kidney-function tests

• PSA testing where appropriate

• Ultrasound

• Kidney, ureter and bladder imaging

• CT Scan

• X-Ray

• Post-void residual measurement

• Urinary-flow testing

• Urodynamic studies

• Cystoscopy

• Ureteroscopy

• Semen analysis

• Hormonal testing

• Other specialized investigations

NIDDK lists urinalysis, blood tests, post-void residual measurement, imaging, urodynamics, cystoscopy, and ureteroscopy among established tests used for urological problems.

Urinalysis

Urinalysis can provide information about:

• Infection

• Blood

• Protein

• Glucose

• Other urinary abnormalities

It is commonly used as part of initial assessment for urinary symptoms.

Urine Culture

A urine culture can help identify bacteria responsible for a urinary infection and may help guide antibiotic selection.

Culture can be particularly useful for:

• Recurrent infections

• Complicated infections

• Infection not responding to treatment

• Kidney infection

• Patients with significant medical conditions

Ultrasound in Urology

Ultrasound may help assess:

• Kidneys

• Bladder

• Prostate

• Testes

• Urinary retention

• Stones in selected circumstances

• Hydronephrosis

• Scrotal abnormalities

It does not involve ionizing radiation.

CT Scan in Urology

CT imaging can provide detailed information about:

• Kidney stones

• Ureteric stones

• Urinary obstruction

• Trauma

• Selected masses

• Complex urinary anatomy

The exact imaging technique depends on the clinical problem.

Urodynamic Testing

Urodynamic studies evaluate how the bladder and urethra store and release urine.

They may be used in selected patients with:

• Incontinence

• Difficulty urinating

• Neurological bladder dysfunction

• Complex urinary symptoms

Not every patient with urinary frequency or leakage requires urodynamic testing.

Catheterization

A urinary catheter may be required when a patient cannot empty the bladder or during selected surgical or medical situations.

Possible indications include:

• Acute retention

• Certain surgeries

• Critical illness

• Accurate urine-output monitoring

• Other clinical needs

Catheters should be used only when medically necessary because prolonged use can increase the risk of urinary infection.

Urological Surgery

Depending on diagnosis and available facilities, urological procedures may include:

• Cystoscopy

• Ureteroscopy

• Stone removal

• Laser stone fragmentation

• Lithotripsy

• Ureteric stent placement

• Bladder-stone treatment

• Prostate procedures

• Treatment of urethral strictures

• Hydrocele surgery

• Varicocele surgery

• Selected scrotal procedures

• Other urinary-tract operations

The appropriate treatment is determined after urological assessment.

Ureteric Stent

A ureteric stent is a small tube placed within the ureter to help urine flow from the kidney into the bladder.

It may be used when:

• A stone causes obstruction

• Infection occurs with obstruction

• Swelling blocks urine flow

• After certain urological procedures

A stent is often temporary and requires appropriate follow-up and removal or replacement according to the urologist's plan.

Urology & Anesthesia

Many urological operations require coordination with the Anesthesia Department.

Pre-operative assessment may include:

• Medical history

• Heart disease

• Lung disease

• Diabetes

• Kidney function

• Current medication

• Blood-thinning medication

• Allergies

• Previous anesthesia history

• Laboratory results

The anesthetic technique depends on the procedure and patient.

Urology & Nephrology – What Is the Difference?

Urology primarily focuses on structural, surgical, and functional disorders of the urinary tract and male reproductive system.

Nephrology primarily focuses on medical diseases affecting kidney function.

Patients may therefore see Urology for problems such as:

• Kidney stones

• Urinary obstruction

• Enlarged prostate

• Bladder disorders

• Urinary retention

• Structural urinary problems

Patients may see Nephrology for:

• Chronic kidney disease

• Glomerular disease

• Electrolyte disorders

• Advanced kidney failure

• Medical management of kidney dysfunction

Some patients require care from both Urology and Nephrology.

Coordinated Urological Care

Depending on diagnosis, Urology may coordinate with:

• Nephrology

• General Medicine

• Radiology

• Infectious Disease

• Oncology

• Gynecology

• Endocrinology

• Cardiology

• Anesthesia

• Pediatrics

• Critical Care

• Other relevant departments

Examples include:

• Kidney obstruction with Nephrology

• Recurrent complicated UTI with Infectious Disease

• Diabetes-related urinary problems with Endocrinology

• Complex pelvic conditions with Gynecology

• Suspected urinary cancers with Oncology and Pathology

When Should You Visit a Urologist?

You may consider urological assessment if you experience:

• Kidney stones

• Severe flank pain

• Blood in urine

• Burning during urination

• Recurrent urinary infections

• Difficulty urinating

• Weak urinary stream

• Frequent urination

• Urinary urgency

• Repeated night-time urination

• Inability to empty the bladder

• Urine leakage

• Enlarged prostate

• Erectile dysfunction

• Testicular pain

• Scrotal swelling

• A urinary abnormality on ultrasound or CT

• A condition for which urological surgery has been recommended

• A need for a urological second opinion

When Is Emergency Urological Care Required?

Seek urgent medical assessment for:

• Complete inability to pass urine

• Severe lower abdominal pain with urinary retention

• Severe kidney-stone pain with fever

• Flank pain with high fever or chills

• Sudden severe testicular pain

• Major urinary-tract trauma

• Heavy blood in urine with clots

• Severe uncontrolled bleeding after a urological procedure

• Rapidly worsening illness with urinary infection

• Severe pain with vomiting and urinary obstruction

• Significant reduction in urine output with severe symptoms

Acute urinary retention requires immediate care, and NIDDK advises prompt bladder drainage to relieve pain and protect the urinary system.

Similarly, kidney stones associated with severe pain, bleeding, infection, or obstruction require prompt assessment.

Long-Term Urological Care

Some urological conditions resolve after short-term treatment, while others require ongoing monitoring.

Regular follow-up may be appropriate for:

• Recurrent kidney stones

• Enlarged prostate

• Chronic urinary symptoms

• Recurrent UTIs

• Urinary retention

• Incontinence

• Erectile dysfunction

• Urethral stricture

• Postoperative patients

• Other chronic urological disorders

Follow-up may help the urologist:

• Monitor symptoms

• Review urine tests

• Review kidney function

• Assess bladder emptying

• Monitor prostate-related symptoms

• Review imaging

• Adjust medicines

• Monitor recurrent stone formation

• Detect complications

• Determine whether a procedure is required

At AS Medical Complex, our aim is to provide continuity of care from initial urological assessment and diagnosis through medical management, procedural or surgical treatment when required, and long-term follow-up.