Common reasons for a review
People are often referred for recurring urinary infections, blood in the urine, kidney or bladder stones, urinary leakage, difficulty passing urine, pelvic pain or changes in sexual function.
A review can also help when an imaging scan or blood test has shown something that needs a closer look.
Symptoms worth discussing
- A weaker stream, difficulty starting or a feeling that the bladder does not empty.
- Needing to pass urine much more often or waking repeatedly at night.
- Pain, burning, urgency or leakage that keeps returning.
- Blood in the urine, even if it happens only once.
- A new lump, swelling or persistent discomfort in the testicle or groin.
Do not wait with urgent symptoms
Severe sudden pain, fever with feeling unwell, heavy bleeding or an inability to pass urine should be assessed urgently. If you are unsure how urgent a symptom is, contact a healthcare professional for guidance.
A useful next step
Early advice can replace uncertainty with a clear next step. A specialist review is a conversation, not a commitment to a procedure.