When to see a doctor
When to see a urologist?
Frequent urination, burning, blood in the urine, prostate screening – find out when to book a urologist.
In brief
See a urologist when you urinate often or with difficulty, wake up at night to use the toilet, notice blood in your urine, or have recurrent urinary tract infections or stones. Men over 50 (over 45 with a family history) are advised to have their prostate checked.
When to come in
- frequent urination, getting up at night
- weak stream, feeling that the bladder isn't fully empty
- blood in urine
- recurrent urinary tract infections
- lower back pain, kidney stones
- urinary incontinence
- prostate screening after 50
Don't wait for a visit if…
- inability to pass urine with lower abdominal pain
- severe lower back pain with fever and chills
- sudden, severe testicular pain
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Tests the doctor may order
- Urinalysisglossary
- PSAglossary
- Abdominal ultrasoundglossary
- Creatinine and eGFRglossary
What to bring to your visit
- urinalysis and PSA results
- a bladder diary (how often and how much you urinate)
- ultrasound reports
Questions and answers
Do I need a full bladder?
For a urinary tract ultrasound – yes. Drink approx. 1 litre of water an hour before the visit and don't urinate.
The information is general and does not replace medical advice.
When to see a doctor
See also
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When to see a dermatologist?
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When to see a dietitian?
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