Gugale Hospital

Urology Department

Urology Services

The Urology Department at Gugale Hospital is now an advanced center for diagnosing and treating simple and complex urological problems like the male and female urinary-tract system and kidney transplants both living and cadaveric.

Urologic Diseases

The urinary tract is your body's drainage system for removing urine. Urine is composed of waste and water. The urinary tract includes your kidneys, ureters, and bladder. To urinate normally, the urinary tract needs to work together in the correct order.

Urologic diseases or conditions include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder control problems, and prostate problems, among others. Some urologic conditions last only a short time, while others are long-lasting.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • In India, it is expected 12 % of the population is expected to have urinary stones, with recurrent stones a possibility, in almost 50% of stone patients.

    Kidney stones are normally due to an extra build-up of calcium, uric acid, oxalates or phosphates in urine.

      Causes of kidney stones:

    • Due to recurrent infections, such as UTI.

    • Hot climate increase the concentration of solutes in urine

    • Dehydration: People who drink less than the recommended 8 – 10 glasses of water may be susceptible to kidney stones

    • Metabolic causes such as hyperparathyroidism, Gout

    • Some drugs leads to stone formation

  • Yes, diet affects the formation of kidney stones. Not drinking enough water, diet rich in red meat, dry fruits, calcium and oxalates can cause kidney stones.

    • The risk factors of prostatitis are:

    • Infrequent Ejaculation or abstinence from sexual activity

    • Urination immediately after ejaculation

    • Bladder outlet obstruction such as BPH, Stricture urethra, Stones, Tumors

    • A suppressed immune system,

    • Diabetes Mellitus

  • When the prolapse is in its early stages and is mild, it can be treated non-surgically with the help of strengthening exercises and physiotherapy. If the prolapse or the ligaments are torn or the prolapse occurs in a late stage, surgery is indicated.

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