Explain the anatomic causes of resistance to urine flow and the resulting changes caused by urinary obstruction Flashcards
1
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Anatomic causes
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Urethral stricture, prostatic enlargement (men), pelvic organ prolapse.
2
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Resulting changes
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- Frequent daytime peeing
- Nocturia
- Poor force of stream
- Intermittent stream
- Bothersome urgency
- Feelings of incomplete emptying