Irritative Voiding Flashcards
1
Q
What is the SUDDEN DESIRE to void?
A
Urgency
2
Q
Constant urgency could be a sign of what kind of conditions?
A
INFLAMMATORY
Like, in cystitis.
3
Q
What other symptom is common with inflammatory conditions?
A
Dysuria = PAINFUL urination
4
Q
Where will patients describe the location of the pain when they urinate? In men? in women?
A
Men - tip of penis
Women - urethra
5
Q
Frequency is…
A
Increased number of voids in the DAYTIME
6
Q
Nocturia is..
A
frequency in the NIGHTTIME
7
Q
Nocturia can be a sign of what?
A
INCREASED output
DECREASED bladder capacity
