Urology
Urology Care Close to Home
At the Detroit Medical Center and the DMC Medical Group, our urologists care for men and women with urinary tract or reproductive system concerns. From bladder and kidney issues to incontinence and sexual health, our team offers minimally invasive solutions and compassionate care, close to home.
Women’s Health Care: We offer comprehensive care for conditions such as prolapse and incontinence, helping women restore comfort, function and quality of life.
Men’s Health Care: Our providers also deliver comprehensive treatment for prostate issues, including erectile dysfunction, prostatitis, enlarged prostate and prostate cancer, offering advanced options tailored to each patient’s needs.
Learn how our urologists can help you find relief.
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Adult Conditions Diagnosed and Treated
- Adrenal Cancer
- Adult Hydroceles
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bladder Cancer
- Buried Penis
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Female Urology
- Genital Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Genital Warts
- Genitourinary Trauma
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Stone Disease
- Kidney Cancer
- Male Sexual Health
- Male and Female Urinary Incontinence
- Male Infertility
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Overactive Bladder
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic Reconstruction
- Penile Cancer
- Post-Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostatitis
- Testicular Cancer
- Transitional Urology
- Urethral Stricture
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urodynamics
- UPJ Obstruction
- Varicoceles
- Vasectomy
- Voiding Dysfunction
Overview of the Urinary System
Multiple organs are covered by urology, including:
Kidney stones, kidney cysts, kidney infections, kidney disease, acute kidney failure, and cancer are all diagnosable by a urologist. Symptoms of kidney issues include little or too much urine, cloudy urine, bloody urine, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting amongst others.
Cushing’s Syndrome, Hyperaldosteronism, Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma, and Addison’s Disease are all diagnosable by urologists. Symptoms of adrenal gland issues include high blood pressure, muscle and bone weakness, rapid heart rate, abdominal pain, weight loss, extreme fatigue, and excessive urination, amongst others.
Complications in the ureters can obstruct the urine, meaning there is a blockage preventing urine from passing through the ureters. This can lead to issues including urinary tract infections (UTI), or kidney stones. Symptoms of ureter issues include difficulty urinating, pain while urinating, high blood pressure, and urinary tract infections.
Several urinary bladder issues are common results of bacterial infections, urinary blockages, and sexual intercourse. Irritants such as coffee and alcohol can also cause issues in the bladder due to their level of acidity and diuretic qualities. Many people experience urinary bladder disorders in the form of urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, and interstitial cystitis.
Issues within the urethra include urethral stricture which is when the opening of the urethra is narrowed, urethral cancer which is a rare disease seen more often in men than in women, and urethritis, or inflammation of the urethra. Symptoms of urethra issues include pain while passing urine, bloody urine, lower abdominal pain, a sudden sense of urgency to urinate, and pressure in the abdomen.
Several urological conditions can affect the male reproductive system, some of which include enlarged veins in the scrotum, benign prostatic hypertrophy or enlarged prostate glands, erectile dysfunction, and infertility.