Are you feeling discomfort or pain in your urinary tract or reproductive system, noticing abnormalities in your genital area, or worried about the effectiveness of using contraception? Not sure where to go or who to see for these issues? It may be time for you to make a visit with a Las Vegas Urologist like Dr. Michael Kaplan, MD.
What should you expect when you are first referred to your urologist by your primary care physician for a check up? Upon the first consultation or visit with the urologist he may ask you to describe what kind of symptoms you are experiencing, and the frequency or severity of those symptoms. It is your responsibility to have the following information on hand to better help narrow down exactly what it is that is affecting you and your body:
- Sexual History
- Symptoms; when and how long have noticed your symptoms: do you get up frequently in the night? Do these symptoms affect your everyday lifestyle?
- Make sure you list any medications you are currently prescribed or have been taking.
- What kind of treatment goals you are expecting to achieve with the help of a urologist?
- What questions you may have for the urologist at the time of the appointment or check up.
- It is also recommended that you take notes during your initial exam to keep track of your wellness progress.
There are many different tests that can be administered by a Las Vegas Urologist to pinpoint exactly what is affecting your urinary tract or reproductive systems. If you have an enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, pain urinating or any other abnormalities and concerns your urologist will most likely perform the following tests first:
- Physical exam including a digital rectal exam or examination of the penis, and testicles.
- Urine analysis or urine culture.
- Uroflowmetry test: measures the speed of urine that flows out of your bladder.
- Residual urine test: measure how much urine is left in the bladder after urination.
- Pressure Flow study: how much pressure is in the bladder during urination.
- Cystometrogram: measures storage capacity of the bladder and bladder pressure.
- Blood tests to determine the presence of prostate cancer, testosterone, hormone levels, blood count, glucose, and cholesterol.
There are many more tests available that can be administered by your Las Vegas Urologist to further diagnose what your body is experiencing, if the above tests are not sufficient enough.
Many men will see a Las Vegas Urologist like Dr. Michael Kaplan if they are experiencing prostate problems, erectile dysfunction, problems with urination, abnormalities of the shape and size of the penis, pain and discomfort, and for permanent contraception like a vasectomy. Why would you spend so much of your important time researching a urologist for a check up when Dr. Michael Kaplan is board certified with over twenty five years experience and over forty patients. Make an appointment today with a Las Vegas urologist to prevent problems tomorrow.