if you were having urinary problems - who is best to consult? a urologist or a physician?

Answer 1

Go the the physician first, then if they recommend it see a urologist.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Go see your primary care physician first for several reasons.

1. Some insurance companies will not pay for you to see a specialist without first being referred to one by your primary physician.

2. Most primary care physician charge less and can usually have your results much faster.

3. Primary care physicians usually have most of your medical history already and can pinpoint or narrow down some of your problems.

4. Most people don't see an urologist for urinary problems unless the problem is severe. Most patients that see urologists are having prostate problems, male reproductive issues, cancer, or serious illnesses or disorders such as cystitis, kidney stones or prostatitis or complicated urinary problems.

. A simple urinary tract infection, kidney infection or bladder infection would best be attended to by a primary care physician.

Answer 4

Urologist

Answer 5

First consult physician. If the problem continues, go to urologist.

Answer 6

You see a physician first, they will referyou to a urologist. Genrally Urologists will not see you without getting a referral from your doctor.

Answer 7

A simple check up and U.A. will be sufficient if it is only caused by a bladder or kidney infection. but if there is the possibility of it being something more serious, then I would go to the urologist.

Answer 8

as an on and off bed wetter i can safely say go to a physician first then he will send you to a urologist and its best to do it soon

Answer 9

You can go to your regular MD or primary care physician. He/she can just give you a blood test where you pee into a cup. They can spot blood in your urine right away and they can give you an Rx right away. I presume you are talking about urinary tract infections.

Answer 10

A urologist which is a Medical Doctor (or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) that diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the bladder such as one called Interstitial Cystitis.

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