Many women find it embarrassing to discuss urological problems and often try to neglect it. Learn some of the common symptoms associated with urological disorders & how without adequate treatment they can impair your daily life.

1. Common Urological Disorders
Affecting Women
Urology is the field of medicine that deals with the urinary system or the urinary tract.
Urological problems are more common among the women folk. Many women find it
embarrassing to discuss urological problems and often try to neglect it. Without
adequate treatment they can impair your daily life, physical activity, pregnancy, sexual
relations, social life, and future health. Most urological diseases can be treated and
cured easily by a urology specialist.
The urinary system is made up of two kidneys, two ureters, bladder, two sphincter
muscles, and the urethra. Urological disorders cause anomalies in the functioning of
these organs. Some of the common symptoms associated with urological disorders
are:-
 Pain or burning sensation while passing urine
 Problems with bladder control which causes untoward leaking of urine.
 Frequent urge to urinate.
 Cloudy, dark, bloody or malodorous urine
 Pressure or pain in the lower abdomen
If you experience any of the above listed symptoms, make sure you take an
appointment with a urology specialist, without any delay. You may feel awkward
talking about urological problems, but don’t ignore them. Symptoms may worsen over

2. time if the problem isn’t treated. These symptoms could be an indication of urological
disorders such as: -
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI):- UTI is an infection in the urinary tract that is caused by
bacteria that enter the tract through the urethra. Normally, bacteria that enter the
urinary tract are rapidly removed by the body before they cause symptoms. However,
sometimes bacteria overcome the body’s natural defences and cause infection.
Urinary incontinence: - Urinary incontinence or involuntary leakage of urine is a
medical problem that can be treated or cured. There are several different types of
incontinences, each having a different cause. For many women, Urinary Incontinence
is minor. For others, it affects their whole lives. Severe cases can lead to infections,
skin problems, and sleep disruption.
Urinary stones: - A urinary stone is a hard mass created from substances in urine.
Urinary stones may form in the kidneys, bladder, or ureters. Kidney stones are the
most common form of urinary stones. About 5 percent of women would have had at
least one stone by the age of 70.
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