Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Arun?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Arun for Ureteroscopy (URS), Kidney Stone Treatment, Urology Consultation. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Arun's education qualification?

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Dr. Arun has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Urology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Arun specialises in ?

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Dr. Arun specialises as Urologist, Andrologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Arun have?

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Dr. Arun has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. Arun practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Arun?

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Dr. Arun Ayyappan Completed MBBS from KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore and M.Ch Urology from Stanley Medical College, Chennai. Formerly he had worked as a Resident at the Dept of Urology in Thiruvalla Medical Mission Hospital and as an Assistant Professor in Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences. Joined as a Consultant Urologist & Andrologist at Dr. Promodu's Institute of Sexual Medicine & Urology on 10th December 2020. His areas of interest are Endourology and Andrology. He is a specialist in all types of stone diseases (kidney stone, stone in bladder, ureter), laser surgery, prostate surgery, microscopic microsurgical varicocelectomy and penile implant.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a urologist?

Accepted Answer

A urologist is medically certified and trained doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary tract in men and women. He can also treat diseases of the prostate in men.

Question 7

What diseases can urologists treat?

Accepted Answer

Urologists can treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney stones, kidney cysts, painful urinary bladder syndrome, cancer (bladder, kidney, penis, testicles, adrenal or prostate gland), erectile dysfunction in men, infertility, scrotum with enlarged veins, bed wetting in children, blockage of urinary tract etc.

Question 8

What is the difference between an urologist and a nephrologist?

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A urologist is specialized in diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the urinary tract which includes kidneys, bladder, uterus, urethra, adrenal glands, penis, prostate and testicles, whereas a nephrologist is specialized specifically in kidney care and kidney-related diseases.

Question 9

When should I visit a urologist?

Accepted Answer

You should visit a urologist if your physician refers you for a urinary tract infection which is not improving on treatment or other conditions of urinary tract which he cannot treat. You can directly visit a urologist if you see symptoms like blood in urine, urine leakage, pain in the pelvic area, pain or burning sensation while urinating.

Question 10

Can a urologist treat diseases of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A urologist can treat pelvic pain in females in association with a gynaecologist but can not treat female reproductive system-related diseases. He can treat diseases like UTI, dribbling of urine, etc.

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