Renal Flashcards
UTI
Inflammation of the urinary epithelium following invasion and colonization by a pathogen
Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder caused by infection by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites (UTI)
Non-Infectious Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder caused by trauma, autoimmune disease, or certain medications
Pyelonephritis
Upper urinary tract infection
Acute Pyelonephritis
Acute infection of the ureter, renal pelvis, and or renal parenchyma
Chronic pyelonephritis
Persistent or recurring episodes of acute pyelonephritis
Common pathogens of UTI
E coli (80%)
Staphyloccus saprophyticus
Enterobacter
Pseudomonas, Klebsiella
Other factors that contribute to UTI
Immobility Urinary retention Taking meds that cause urinary retention (ex: Beta blockers) Renal stones that lead to obstruction Catheters Fistula Constipation Sexual Intercourse Immunocmpromised Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
Prostate is obstructing the urethra prohibiting urine flow out of the bladder
Causes of Acute Pyelonephritis
A bacterial lower UTI (cystitis or prostatis) travels up the urinary tract from the urethra, or from bloodstream to the kidneys
- E Coli
- Other hospitalized infections due to: choliform, enterocci, pseudomonas, klebsiella
Cause of Chronic Pyelonephritis
High risk in patients with renal infections and some type of obstructive pathological condition
What is pyelonephritis the most common cause of in hospitalized patients?
Sepsis due to use of urinary catheters
Normal UTI Symptoms
LUTS = lower urinary tract symptoms
-Frequency, dysuria, urgency, and lower abdominal and or suprapubic pain
Elderly patients show what kind of manifestations with a UTI?
Delirium, acting out
Acute Pyelonephritis Clinical Manifestations
Rapid onset of a fever, chills, malaise, and flank pain (may be different in elderly)
Chronic Pyelonephritis Manifestations
Loss of tubular function and ability to concentrate urine which can lead to polyuria, nocturia, proteinuria, end stage renal failure in 10-20% of cases
UTI Treatment
Antimicrobial therapy Increased fluid intake Avoidance of bladder irritants Consistent hydration Cranberry capsules
Acute pyelonephrtis treatment
Antibiotics (generally resolves within 10-14 days)
Renal Calculi are aka
Kidney stones
What are stones?
Masses of crystals, protein, or other substances that form within and may obstruct the urinary tract
Types of Stones
High Urine Alkalinity Stones:
-Calcium Oxalate or Calcium Photosphate (majority)
-Struvite = magnesium stones with ammonium and phosphate (more common in women than men)
High Urine Acidity stones:
-Uric Acid stones (common in pts with gout)
-Cystinuric stones (genetic disorder)
Most common forms of stones
Calcium Oxalate and Calcium Phosphate
Which type of stone is a genetic disorder?
Cystinuric stones
Which type of stone is seen in patients with gout?
Struvite stones
Which stones contains lots of magnesium?
Sturvite stones
Risk Factors for Renal Calculi
- Gender, race, geographic location, season, fluid intake, occupation
- High dietary intake of protein, sodium, refined sugars, fructose (especially high fructose corn syrup), grapefruit, apple juice
- Urinary stasis/retnetion
- Dehydration
- Immobility
-Crohn’s disease
What disease is Renal Calculi common in, and why?
Crohn’s Disease
-High levels of oxylate and malabsorption of magnesium leads to stones
Pathophysiology of Renal Calculi
Requires a supersaturated urine and an environment that allows the stone to grow
- Precipitation of a salt from liquid to solid state
- Growth through crystalization or aggregation
- High urine acidity, alkalinity, drugs (ex: Triamteren, acetazolamide) all contribute to stone formation
Clinical Manifestations of Renal Calculi
- Flank Pain
- Stones that form in the kidney moves into the ureter and tend to lodge where the ureter bends or changes shape
- Pain often worsened by hydration
- Nausea, vomiting
What happens when a stone occludes a ureter?
Ureter dilates, creating a hydroureter which can also cause hydronephrosis (= fluid buildup in the kidney)