2nd sem: CLINICAL CASE 1 Flashcards
In cystocele, where can you palpate the bulge?
A̲n̲t̲e̲r̲i̲o̲r̲ part of vaginal canal
⮞ urinary bladder prolapse towards vagina 🡫
In rectocele, where can you palpate the bulge?
P̲o̲s̲t̲e̲r̲i̲o̲r̲ part of vaginal canal
⮞ rectum prolapsing towards vaginal canal 🡩
In uterine prolapse, the cervix is felt and seen _____ of the vagina
halfway
⮞ Patient has weak levator ani
The levator ani and coccygeus is useful for what mechanism?
⮞ continence mechanism, used as constrictors for urethra and anal-vaginal orifices
Parts of the levator ani muscle:
SIPP ⮞Sphincter vaginae/ levator prostae ⮞ Iliococcygeus ⮞ pubococcygeus ⮞ puborectalis
function of the coccygeus muscle
⮞ assists the levator ani (supporting)
⮞ flexes the coccyx
In urinary incontinence, what kind of stress is it associated with?
PHYSICAL stress
Urinary incontinence leads to _______
involuntary leaks of urine
clinical manifestation: ⮞ Dysuria ⮞ abdominal pain ⮞ strong smelling urine, cola urine, cloudy ⮞ increased WBC in urine
UTI (urinary track infection)
How long is the urethra of a female?
4cm
How long is the urethra of a male?
20cm
What is CYSTITIS?
Infection of the urinary bladder
Why is cystitis more frequent to the elderly?
Elderly 🡪 less acidic vagina 🡪 prone to bacterial infection
The prostatic urethra of a MALE, is situated where?
Within the prostate gland
The membranous urethra of male, is found where?
Within the urogenital diaphragm