imbalances Flashcards
1
Q
Kidney stones
A
when salt and minerals crystalize in the renal pelvis. take 1-4 weeks to pass
2
Q
Urinary incotinence
A
the inability to hold back urine
involuntary leakage of urine
3
Q
Urinary tract infection
A
A BACTERIAL infection that infects part of the urinary tract
4
Q
nephrotic syndrome
A
A group of symptoms that include
-protein in urine
-low blood protein levels
-high cholesterol and triglyceride levels
-swelling
5
Q
Chronic kidney disease
A
-slow loss of kidney function over time
-end stage is called end-stage-renal disease (ESRD)
