GU disorders Flashcards
Reduced urine output
Oliguria
no urine output
Anuria
Sudden onset drop in urine output, caused by the kidneys inability to filter waste products in blood. Seen in very ill/injured patients.
Acute Renal Failure
Inadequate kidney function with slow onset
Chronic Renal Failure
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection, occurs most often in females and those who are bed ridden
UTI Signs/Symptoms
Odorous urine
Dark color urine
Painful urination
Having the urge to urinate frequently
Difficulty urinating
Flank pain
Inflammation/swelling of the epididymis on the back of the testicle
Epididymitis
Inflammation/swelling of the testicles
Orchitis
Testicular Torsion
When a testicle rotates twisting the spermatic chord that brings blood to the scrotum
Risk Factors For Renal Failure
Hypertension, diabetes