{"id":10881,"date":"2026-07-16T07:04:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T00:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/?page_id=10881"},"modified":"2026-08-15T00:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T17:21:55","slug":"%e1%80%a1%e1%80%91%e1%80%bd%e1%80%b1%e1%80%91%e1%80%bd%e1%80%b1-%e1%80%81%e1%80%bd%e1%80%b2%e1%80%85%e1%80%ad%e1%80%90%e1%80%ba%e1%80%80%e1%80%af%e1%80%9e%e1%80%99%e1%80%be%e1%80%af","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/my\/services\/general-urology\/","title":{"rendered":"General Urology in Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 42px; font-weight: 600;\">General Urology in Bangkok<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Comprehensive, evidence-based care for the full range of urological conditions &mdash; kidney stones, urinary tract infections, prostate health, enlarged prostate, and bladder &amp; voiding disorders &mdash; delivered at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Medically reviewed by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, MD &mdash; Board-Certified Urologist &middot; Research Scholar &amp; Clinical Observer, Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"background-color: #c8102e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\">What Is General Urology?<\/h2>\n<p>General urology covers the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the urinary tract in both men and women &mdash; the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra &mdash; as well as the male reproductive system. While Dr. Soarawee is internationally recognized in men&#8217;s health and sexual medicine, his clinical practice spans the complete spectrum of urological care.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it is a simple urinary infection, a kidney stone, an enlarged prostate, or a suspicious PSA result, most urological problems are highly treatable when evaluated early with the right diagnostic tools. This page is your starting point to understand the conditions we treat &mdash; with links to in-depth, patient-friendly guides on each topic.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a; font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;\">Symptoms That Should Not Wait for an Appointment<\/h3>\n<p>Most urological problems can be dealt with in clinic. A few cannot, and they are worth knowing before you need them:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete inability to pass urine<\/strong> with a painful, full bladder &mdash; acute urinary retention, which needs a catheter the same day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sudden severe testicular pain<\/strong>, particularly with nausea or a testis sitting higher than usual &mdash; possible testicular torsion, a surgical emergency where hours matter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fever with flank or back pain<\/strong>, shaking chills, or vomiting &mdash; a possible obstructed, infected kidney<\/li>\n<li><strong>An erection lasting more than four hours<\/strong> &mdash; priapism, which causes permanent damage if left untreated<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visible blood in the urine<\/strong> &mdash; not always urgent, but never something to watch and hope about, even if it clears on its own<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any of these means a hospital emergency department, not a clinic booking and not a message.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color: #1a2e5a; padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\">Areas of Care<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Explore the conditions Dr. Soarawee diagnoses and treats. Each area links to detailed guides.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color: #c9a84c; border-width: 2px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">&#129704; Kidney Stones &amp; Endourology<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Prevention, medical dissolution, and minimally invasive removal &mdash; 3rd-generation ESWL, flexible ureteroscopy (RIRS), and Holmium laser lithotripsy. <a style=\"color: #c9a84c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/services\/kidney-stone-treatment-bangkok\/\">Kidney stone treatment &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color: #c9a84c; border-width: 2px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">&#129440; Urinary Tract Infections<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Bladder infections (cystitis), kidney infections, prostatitis, and recurrent UTIs &mdash; accurate diagnosis and antibiotic stewardship to avoid overtreatment. <a style=\"color: #c9a84c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/services\/uti-treatment-bangkok\/\">UTI treatment &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color: #c9a84c; border-width: 2px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">&#127895;&#65039; Prostate Health &amp; Cancer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">PSA interpretation, MRI-fusion prostate biopsy, and prostate cancer care &mdash; from screening decisions to robotic surgery. <a style=\"color: #c9a84c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/services\/prostate-cancer-screening-bangkok\/\">Prostate cancer screening &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color: #c9a84c; border-width: 2px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">&#128697; Enlarged Prostate (BPH)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Modern, minimally invasive relief for urinary symptoms &mdash; including Rezum water-vapor therapy and proven surgical treatment. <a style=\"color: #c9a84c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/services\/bph-enlarged-prostate-bangkok\/\">BPH treatment &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color: #c9a84c; border-width: 2px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">&#128698; Bladder &amp; Female Urology<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, voiding difficulty, and bladder pain &mdash; practical, dignified care for women and men. <a style=\"color: #c9a84c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/services\/bladder-female-urology-bangkok\/\">Bladder &amp; female urology care &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color: #c9a84c; border-width: 2px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">&#128300; Sexually Transmitted Infections<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Confidential testing and evidence-based treatment for HPV, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, and other STIs &mdash; with complete discretion. <a style=\"color: #c9a84c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/services\/sti-testing-treatment-bangkok\/\">STI testing &amp; treatment &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color: #c9a84c; border-width: 2px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">&#129516; Male Fertility Microsurgery<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Vasectomy reversal and surgical sperm retrieval under the operating microscope &mdash; vasovasostomy, vasoepididymostomy, TESE and micro-TESE for azoospermia. <a style=\"color: #c9a84c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/services\/male-fertility-microsurgery-bangkok\/\">Male fertility microsurgery &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color: #c9a84c; border-width: 2px; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">&#128153; Men&#8217;s Health &amp; Sexual Medicine<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, Peyronie&#8217;s disease, and penile prosthesis surgery &mdash; the subspecialty focus of Dr. Soarawee&#8217;s practice. <a style=\"color: #c9a84c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/services\/erectile-dysfunction-bangkok\/\">Erectile dysfunction care &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\">Diagnostic &amp; Treatment Capabilities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Dr. Soarawee combines international training with a full suite of modern urological technology.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a; font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;\">Endourology &amp; Stone Treatment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3rd-generation ESWL &mdash; non-invasive shockwave lithotripsy<\/li>\n<li>Flexible ureteroscopy &amp; RIRS with Holmium laser<\/li>\n<li>Metabolic stone evaluation &amp; long-term prevention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a; font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;\">Prostate Diagnosis &amp; Minimally Invasive Therapy<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PSA interpretation &amp; MRI-fusion transperineal prostate biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Rezum water-vapor therapy &amp; TURP for enlarged prostate (BPH)<\/li>\n<li>Robotic prostatectomy for prostate cancer &mdash; <a href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/services\/robotic-prostatectomy\/\">learn more &rarr;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a; font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;\">Bladder, Infection &amp; Functional Urology<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flexible cystoscopy &amp; uroflowmetry<\/li>\n<li>Urodynamic studies for difficult bladder and voiding problems<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent UTI evaluation &amp; antibiotic stewardship<\/li>\n<li>Incontinence and voiding-dysfunction assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a; font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600;\">What Is Not Performed Here<\/h3>\n<p>Being clear about scope saves patients a wasted journey. <strong>HoLEP, PCNL, bladder Botox, sacral neuromodulation, mid-urethral sling and urethral bulking agents are not performed at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters<\/strong>, and TESA and PESA needle aspiration are not used. <strong>HIV testing, PrEP and PEP belong to the Infectious Diseases department<\/strong>, not to urology. Where one of these is genuinely the right answer for you, it is said plainly and a referral is arranged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color: #f5f7fa; padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a; font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\">Why Choose Dr. Soarawee<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#127891; International training<\/strong> &mdash; Robotic Surgery Fellowship, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan); Endourology Observership, Juntendo University (Japan); and Research Scholar &amp; Clinical Observer, Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine (USA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#129704; Endourology &amp; stone expertise<\/strong> &mdash; extensive experience with ESWL, Holmium laser, and RIRS across Thailand and Cambodia<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#127973; Bangkok Hospital Headquarters<\/strong> &mdash; internationally accredited (JCI) facility with full diagnostic and surgical capabilities<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#127760; International experience<\/strong> &mdash; nine years caring for expatriate and medical-tourism patients<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#128274; Discretion &amp; clear communication<\/strong> &mdash; confidential, judgement-free consultations with English-speaking staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-family: Playfair Display; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a;\">Q1: What conditions does a general urologist treat?<\/h3>\n<p>A urologist treats conditions of the urinary tract in men and women &mdash; including kidney stones, urinary tract infections, blood in the urine, bladder and voiding problems, and prostate conditions &mdash; as well as male reproductive and sexual health. If your symptom involves the kidneys, bladder, or urination, a urologist is the right specialist.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a;\">Q2: When should I see a urologist?<\/h3>\n<p>See a urologist for blood in the urine, recurrent urinary infections, difficulty or pain with urination, a weak stream or incomplete emptying, kidney or flank pain, an abnormal PSA result, or any persistent change in urinary or sexual function. Early evaluation often prevents small problems from becoming serious ones.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a;\">Q3: Which urological symptoms are emergencies?<\/h3>\n<p>Complete inability to pass urine with a painful bladder, sudden severe testicular pain (possible torsion, where hours matter), fever with flank pain or shaking chills, and an erection lasting more than four hours all need a hospital emergency department rather than a clinic appointment. Visible blood in the urine is not always urgent but always needs assessment, even if it clears by itself.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a;\">Q4: How are kidney stones treated?<\/h3>\n<p>Small stones often pass with fluids and medication, while larger or obstructing stones may need 3rd-generation ESWL (non-invasive shockwave) or flexible ureteroscopy with Holmium laser. A metabolic evaluation helps identify why stones form so a prevention plan can reduce future recurrence.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a;\">Q5: Do I always need antibiotics for a urinary tract infection?<\/h3>\n<p>Not always. A symptomatic UTI usually needs targeted antibiotics, but bacteria found in the urine without symptoms (asymptomatic bacteriuria) often should not be treated, as unnecessary antibiotics cause more harm than good. Correct diagnosis is key to avoiding both under- and over-treatment.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a;\">Q6: Are there treatments you do not offer?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, and they are listed plainly above. HoLEP, PCNL, bladder Botox, sacral neuromodulation, mid-urethral sling and urethral bulking agents are not performed at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters, TESA and PESA are not used, and HIV testing, PrEP and PEP are handled by Infectious Diseases. Where one of these is the right answer, you are told and referred rather than talked into something else.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color: #1a2e5a;\">Q7: How do I arrange a consultation with Dr. Soarawee?<\/h3>\n<p>At Bangkok Hospital Headquarters, appointments are booked through the official Bangkok Hospital website. For the Chonburi clinic, please call the Samitivej Sriracha department line on 088-022-1445. Bangkok Hospital also offers a Telemedicine service for patients who cannot attend in person, including international patients &mdash; arrange it in advance by email to the Urology department at bhquro@bdms.co.th; Samitivej Sriracha is in-person only. Dr. Soarawee does not provide medical assessment, advice, diagnosis or prescriptions through personal messaging channels or social media. 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Dr. Soarawee does not provide medical assessment, advice, diagnosis or prescriptions through personal messaging channels or social media.\"}}]}]}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-family:Playfair Display;font-size:34px;font-weight:600\">Book Your Consultation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Take the first step toward answers and effective treatment.<br \/>All consultations are conducted with complete discretion and privacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Bangkok Hospital Telemedicine is available for patients who cannot attend in person, including international patients &mdash; arrange it in advance by email to the Urology department at <a href=\"mailto:bhquro@bdms.co.th\">bhquro@bdms.co.th<\/a>. Samitivej Sriracha is in-person only.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bangkok Hospital &mdash; Online Booking<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:0880221445\">Samitivej Sriracha &mdash; Call 088-022-1445<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>Medical disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes only. 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