Excretory system disorders

Question 1

Nephritis - Causes

Answer 1

Kidney inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases that affect major organs, although it can also result from infection.

Question 2

Nephritis - Symptoms

Answer 2

• swelling
  -blood in urine
  -reduced frequency of urination
  -headaches
  -high blood pressure

Question 3

Nephritis - Diagnosis

Answer 3

-blood tests
-urinalysis
-kidney biopsy

Question 4

Nephritis - Treatment

Answer 4

-limiting salt, potassium and protein in the diet
-reducing fluid intake
-taking anti-inflammatory medications
-taking medication to control high blood pressure

Question 5

Cirrhosis - Causes

Answer 5

Scarring of the liver caused by long term liver damage
-include drinking too much alcohol
-a long term liver infection such as nephritis A or C
-obesity

Question 6

Cirrhosis - treatment

Answer 6

-liver transplant

Question 7

Cirrhosis - Symptoms

Answer 7

-feeling sick/tired
- yellow skin and eyes
-itchy skin and a swollen tummy