Genitourinary Disorders

Genitourinary disorders target urinary and genital organs. In tropical regions, genitourinary pathology can be further categorized as communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Communicable genitourinary diseases include simple or complicated urinary tract infections such as hydatid disease, schistosomiasis, gonorrhea, filariasis, tuberculosis, and viral infections. Noncommunicable genitourinary conditions can be rel Genitourinary disorders target urinary and genital organs. In tropical regions, genitourinary pathology can be further categorized as communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Communicable genitourinary diseases include simple or complicated urinary tract infections such as hydatid disease, schistosomiasis, gonorrhea, filariasis, tuberculosis, and viral infections. Noncommunicable genitourinary conditions can be related to metabolic disorders, genetic conditions, congenital abnormalities, trauma, and aging diseases. The noncommunicable genitourinary diseases related to metabolism and aging are becoming more prevalent among people living with Westernized lifestyles. Congenital anomalies of the genitourinary tract can be identified as diagnostic technology are becoming more widely available and infant mortality is declining. Among all genitourinary diseases, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common conditions in both children and adults. For instance, in the US, 25%–40% of women with age 20–40 have a UTI, and it accounts for over 6 million patient visits to physicians per year. For treating UTI patients, antimicrobial resistance needs to be considered before treatment, and recurrent infections warrant further evaluation for the genitourinary tract. Possible treatments of UTI may include self-care measures, pain relief or bladder relaxation medications, antibiotics, bladder support devices, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or anti-cancer radiation therapy, and surgeries. In a developing child, the uniqueness problem or psychosexual behaviors is recognized by potential psychosexual implications of both urinary and genital problems and by a consequential sense of being different.

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