Question 1

Where does Dr. Gawande practice?

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Dr. Gawande practices at Bothra's Hospital - Bhandup West.

Question 2

What does Dr. Gawande specialises in ?

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Dr. Gawande specialises as Urologist.

Question 3

Who is Dr. Gawande?

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Dr. Gawande is a Urologist in Bhandup West, Mumbai Dr. Gawande practices at Bothra's Hospital in Bhandup West, Mumbai.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

Who is a urologist?

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A urologist is a doctor specially trained in and who treats diseases of the urinary tract in both males and females. Urologists may also treat diseases of the male reproductive system.

Question 5

What diseases can urologists treat?

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Urologists commonly treat diseases such as urinary tract infections (UTI), cystistis, urinary incontinence, bladder stones, kidney stones,cancers, prostate enlargements, scrotal diseases. etc.

Question 6

What is the difference between an urologist and a nephrologist?

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A nephrologist is a medical physician who specially treats complex diseases that affect the kidneys such as nephritis, kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease, and acute and chronic kidney failure. An urologist treats the urinary tract system in both men and women.

Question 7

When should I visit a urologist?

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One should visit a urologist if there are symptoms such as burning and pain during urination, presence of blood in urine, pain in abdomen, incontinence or repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Question 8

Can a urologist treat diseases of the female reproductive system?

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Urologists can treat common illnesses in females such as urinary tract infections, bladder inflammations, prolapse and cancers. For conditions related to uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, they are referred to a gynecologist.

Question 9

What tests do urologists perform?

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Urologists may perform a digital rectal exam for examining the prostrate gland and may recommend blood tests, urine routine tests, CT scan, biopsies, ultrasound as well as urodynamic studies.

Question 10

What is the common treatment for stones that a urologist prescribes?

Accepted Answer

The treatment for small stones is to hydrotherapy. Drinking lots of water can help flush out stones smaller than 15mm. For stones larger than that, surgery may be needed.

Dr. Gawande

Bhandup West, Mumbai

Bothra's Hospital

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