THE PATIENT GUIDE

Understand more.
Feel more prepared.

Simple explanations and practical preparation for a more informed conversation about your care.

THE URINARY SYSTEMFilter · 1 of 4
How urine moves through the bodyTwo coral kidneys connect through blue ureters to a violet bladder. A green urethra carries urine out. Gold dots represent urine. Highlighted step: Kidneys. Simplified, not to scale.KidneysUretersBladderUrethra
Gold dots = urine directionNot to scale
SEE HOW YOUR BODY WORKS

One journey.
Four simple steps.

Follow urine from the kidneys to the outside of the body. Watch the sequence or choose a step.

Filter

Your kidneys make urine.

They filter your blood, removing waste and extra water. This becomes urine.

Think: the body’s filters.
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COMMON CONCERNS, EXPLAINED VISUALLY

See what changes.
Understand why it matters.

Two short guides to help you follow the conversation with your urologist. Choose a topic, then explore each step.

KIDNEY STONESStep 1 of 3
Kidney stone: Usual flowUrine leaves the kidney through the ureter, the narrow tube leading to the bladder. Coral indicates the kidney, blue the ureter and gold dots the urine direction. Simplified diagram, not to scale.KidneyUreterTowards the bladder
Gold dots = urine directionSimplified view
A stone and the flow of urine

Urine has a route to follow.

Urine leaves the kidney through the ureter, the narrow tube leading to the bladder.

The gold dots show the direction of urine.
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Illustrations explain general mechanisms, not an individual diagnosis. Anatomy, symptoms and treatment needs vary.

BEFORE YOU VISIT

A little preparation
goes a long way.

Keep these essentials together for your consultation.

Your medical records

Bring scans, reports, previous prescriptions and discharge summaries, including original imaging where available.

Your medicines

Make a list of current medicines, supplements and allergies. Do not stop prescribed treatment without medical advice.

Your questions

Write down the symptoms you have noticed, when they began, and what you would like to understand about your options.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Let’s make things
a little clearer.

General guidance to help you prepare. Your own treatment plan will depend on a clinical assessment.

Some symptoms should not wait.

Inability to pass urine, severe pain, or fever with urinary symptoms needs urgent medical assessment. Attend the nearest emergency department when urgent care is needed.

FINDING THE RIGHT SPECIALIST

What should you ask before choosing a urologist?

Explore qualifications, areas of care and practical questions to help you plan a consultation in Hyderabad.

Read the guide to choosing a urologist
FURTHER READING

Patient resources from the US National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

Kidney stones Prostate problems Urinary retention
LET’S TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Your questions deserve
a thoughtful conversation.

Plan a consultation

Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda · Hyderabad