Kidney and urological disorders

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a noncancerous (benign) growth of the prostate gland. Management of BPH depends on severity of symptoms according to International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)

Prostatitis

It is an infection of the prostate caused by urinary or STI pathogens.

Acute Pyelonephritis

Outpatient therapy is only indicated for women of reproductive age, who do not have any of the danger signs – see referral criteria. All other patients should be referred.

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Urinary tract infections may involve the upper or lower urinary tract. Infections may be complicated or uncomplicated. Uncomplicated cystitis is a lower UTI in a non-pregnant woman of reproductive age and who has a normal urinary tract. All other UTIs should be regarded as complicated.