Insurance-covered urological disorders

Cystitis is more common in women and acute cases can often be easily treated with antibiotics. However, if you're not careful, it can recur. Symptoms include frequent urination, a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, and pain, especially at the end of urination. If you're experiencing these symptoms, please consult with us immediately.。

Chlamydia infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD). Many people with chlamydia do not experience symptoms, so they may come in with symptoms of cystitis, such as frequent urination, pain or discomfort after urination, and a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder. However, if chlamydia is misdiagnosed as a regular bladder infection and left untreated, it can lead to serious issues in the future, such as infertility or miscarriage. Therefore, self-administered chlamydia test kits are not recommended. Sometimes, people who test negative for chlamydia with a kit test positive when correctly tested by a healthcare professional. Early diagnosis and treatment by a specialist are crucial.

Gonorrhea is a disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is transmitted through sex and oral sex, but there are also cases in which children and the elderly with weak resistance are infected in public baths and toilets. Gonorrhea may be a mixed infection with various types of bacteria. It is always necessary to be diagnosed by a specialist (urologist), as each bacterium is treated with the appropriate medication.

Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and is primarily transmitted through kissing or sexual intercourse with an infected person. Since latent syphilis is common, early detection is key.

In the case of a foreskin infection, it is usually a combination of balanitis and phimosis. The foreskin is often quickly removed, disinfected, and reattached with an antimicrobial agent to keep it clean.

It is a disease that causes shallow sores or boils on the genitalia similar to chicken pox. The main route of infection is through sex with an infected partner or oral sex, but it can also be transmitted through objects such as towels or toilet seats that have the virus on them. When infected for the first time, symptoms usually appear within 2 to 10 days, but the disease can remain incubated without symptoms. When healthy, the latent virus is suppressed by the immune system and does not cause symptoms. However, when the immune system is weakened by fatigue, stress, or other factors, and the virus becomes active, symptoms appear.

The number of patients, both male and female, has been increasing rapidly in recent years. The majority of patients are young people in their sexually active years. It is a type of wart caused by infection with the human papilloma virus, which is mostly transmitted by sexual intercourse or similar acts. When this wart is present, it can be sexually transmitted to others. Once the wart is treated, it is not contagious. However, syphilis can cause a similar rash, so it is advisable to also test for syphilis serology.

The crystallization of water-insoluble components in urine is called urinary tract stones, and the presence of these stones in the urinary tract is called "urinary tract stone disease. More than 90% of urinary tract stones are formed in the kidneys. The majority of urinary tract stone disease is caused by stones formed in the kidneys that descend into the urinary tract and get trapped in various places. The treatment of urinary tract stones used to be surgical cutting to remove the stones, but nowadays most of the stones are treated by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). ESWL is a method in which shock waves are applied to the stones with pinpoint accuracy from outside the body to break them up and expel them with urine. The advantages of this treatment method are that, unlike surgery, it requires no incision at all and can be repeated.

Overactive bladder is a disease in which the bladder becomes irritable for various reasons. Many patients experience symptoms such as "I have to go to the bathroom very often and have difficulty holding it in" (frequent urination, urinary urgency) or "I can't hold back my urge to urinate and end up leaking urine" (urinary incontinence). In some cases, the patient is unable to hold back the urge to urinate and leaks. Overactive bladder is usually treated with medication. Anticholinergic drugs are mainly used to suppress excessive bladder contractions by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a substance that causes the bladder to contract. Treatment is performed while monitoring the progress of the disease, including the effects and side effects of the medications.

Neurogenic bladder is a condition where symptoms of frequent urination are caused by ongoing mental instability or stress. The causes of stress can vary, but they are often related to relationship problems at home or work (such as school or the workplace) and psychological stress. Symptoms such as "feeling the urge to urinate when worried about the toilet" or "wanting to go to the toilet when tense" are examples of this. Treatment may involve the use of psychotropic drugs or medications for frequent urination, but fundamentally, it is essential for the individual to identify the causes of stress and find ways to alleviate it themselves.

Blood in the urine without any other symptoms is called "asymptomatic hematuria." This type of hematuria is often associated with bladder or kidney cancer, so it requires attention. The tricky thing about bladder or kidney cancer is that the blood in the urine often disappears on its own after a while. As a result, the person may mistakenly think that they are cured and delay visiting a urologist. If you notice this type of hematuria even once, it is recommended to visit a urologist as soon as possible. With the advancement of diagnostic equipment in recent years, it is now possible to detect cancer at a very early stage, and if found early, curative treatment is also possible. Early detection and treatment are important.