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Article: Urinary Tract Conditions; Treatment.(Clinical report)
- Article from:
- NWHRC Health Center - Urinary Tract Conditions
- Article date:
- August 6, 2007
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A primary care health care professional can treat many urinary disorders, but some conditions may require consultation with a urologist, a surgeon who specializes in the treatment of urinary system disorders and conditions affecting the reproductive system. A urogynecologist is a gynecologist who is trained to treat bladder and pelvic floor disorders in women. For kidney disorders, particularly kidney failure, a nephrologist (a medical specialist in kidney diseases) may be needed.
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