Urology topics for General Practitioners
One diagnosis at a time.
How urology is tested
Written for DHA, SMLE, DOH, QCHP, OMSB, MOH, NHRA and Kuwait MOH — the same GP licensing mix, not a urology specialist paper.
Urology on DHA, SMLE, DOH, QCHP, OMSB, MOH, NHRA and Kuwait MOH is renal colic, painless haematuria, the acute scrotum, and retention from BPH — not reconstructive lists.
Renal colic is analgesia, imaging, and who needs a stent. Painless gross haematuria is cystoscopy, not a urine culture and discharge.
Testicular torsion is a surgical clock, not an ultrasound delay in a typical stem. BPH is medical therapy then TURP indications. Bladder cancer splits NMIBC from muscle-invasive pathways at GP depth.
Torsion — wait for Doppler?
Not if the history and exam are classic. Immediate urology review beats a reassuring scan that delays theatre.
Painless visible haematuria — next idea?
Urological cancer until mapped: imaging plus cystoscopy. Infection alone is the distractor in a middle-aged smoker.
Do they ask ileal conduit steps?
No. They ask haematuria workup, stone complications, and when retention needs a catheter plus a prostate plan.
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