A number of diseases of the genitourinary system are ranked in the field of minor urology. Within the framework of this urological direction, they are engaged in the treatment of diseases such as:
- Hydrocele, also called dropsy of the membranes of the testicles. With this pathology, fluid accumulates between the testicular membranes, and the blood supply to the tissues surrounding the testicle is disrupted.
- Varicocele is an enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord. It can interfere with the normal blood supply to the testicles and their function - primarily spermatogenesis. Usually in men, the left side is affected, and right-sided and bilateral varicocele is much less common.
- Phimosis is a narrowing of the foreskin, which makes it impossible to expose the glans penis.
- Paraphimosis is a pathological condition characterized by clamping of the head of the penis by the foreskin displaced back. If it develops, the patient needs emergency medical attention.
- Cyst of the epididymis. It is a volumetric formation, which is an accumulation of liquid, sharpened in a dense capsule or shell next to the testicle, its appendage or as part of the spermatic cord.
- Urethral polyps are benign formations that occur on the mucous membrane of the urinary tract. As they grow, they can block the urethra.
Many other diseases are also referred to as minor urology. They can cause the patient a lot of problems and lead to consequences of varying severity.
Symptoms of urological diseases
In the case of a disease related to the field of minor urology, the patient may experience the following symptoms:
- soreness in the genital area (in the case of some diseases, this symptom may be absent - for example, with dropsy of the testicle);
- discomfort, aching sensations in the groin that men experience when urinating, walking, physical activity, sexual arousal and / or sexual intercourse;
- burning, pain in the scrotum, lower abdomen;
- increased urination;
- the presence of blood impurities in semen, urine;
- problems with ejaculation - uncontrolled, late or premature ejaculation.
With some diseases, for a long time, the patient may not be bothered by any alarming symptoms. Nevertheless, it is still necessary to pay attention to external changes in the external genital organs and the groin area.
