Test 3 Flashcards
Aging and the Renal and Urologic system
*Kidneys become less efficient at removing waste
*Urine volumn decreases d/t the decrease in efficiency of waste removal
*Decrease effectivness of sodium regulation(where Na goes, H2O goes)
*Bladder capactiy decreases causing an increase in frequency of voiding
*Urinary time table moves from day to night *Increase in pelvic floor disorders
*Increase for risk of urinary tract disease d/t multiple meds
*Incontinence (dependant living required)
UTI
Urinary Tract infection can develope on the upper and lower tract Lower includes: Cystitis, Urethritis Common in the general population, increases with age and those in nursing homes
Cystitis
Bladder infection
Urethritis
Urethra infection
UTI (Risk factors)
Age
Immobility
Catheterization
Atonic bladder (SCI, diabetic, neuropathy)
STD
DM
Female
Obstruction
Kidney transplant
UTI (SIgns and Symptoms)
Frequent Urination
Pain (Shld, bk, flank, low abd)
Urinary urgency
Fever, chills
Hematuria
Costovertebral tenderness
Nocturia
Pyuria
Dysuria
Pyuria
Urine containing puss
UTI Implications for PT
Recognize signs (Mental status change) May interfere with therapy
Renal Calculi
“Kidney stone” 3rd most common urinary tract disorder effects men 30-60 y.o. and women 20-30 y.o.
Renal Calculi Risk Factors
Excess intake of Ca, Na and sucrose Lack of Ca, K in diet Obese women
Renal Calculi Signs and symptoms
blood in the urine
pain in the abd
decreases urinary volumn
Flank to groin pain
Renal Calculi Implications for PT
Recognize syptoms Fever Chill Sweats
Chronic Renal Failure
The loss of ability for the kidney’s to filter waste and fluids from the blood for greater than 3 months
Chronic Renal Failure
Cause
Diabetes
Hypertension
Glomerulonephritis
Excessive use of the OTC drugs Age
ESRD
End stage renal disease 90% loss of kidney function Treated with dialysis and transplantation
Renal Transplant Complication
Hypertension
Lipid Disorder
Hepatitis
Cancer
Tendinopathies
Osteopenia
Dialysis Complications
Increase thirst
Weight gain/abd distention leading to distress Increases risk of infection
Fluid retention leading to Hypertension (beginning) Hypotension
Chest and back pain
Hypersensitivity (itching, uticaria)
Thrombosis causing stenosis
Chronic Renal Failure Implications for PT
NSAID’s and other analgysics can induce renal syndrome Be alert to: malnutrition Med side effects # of body dydtems involved Cognitive changes Renal transplant complications Dialysis Complications Impaired 02 limits exercise
Neurogenic Bladder Disorder
Malfunctioning bladder d/t a disruption in the innervation
CVA,
dementia,
Parkinson’s,
MS,
Brain tumors,
SCI,
HNP,
Vascualr lesions,
Myelitis,
DM
Neurogenic Bladder Disorder Implications for PT
Treated with Catheterization, Bladder training, Surgery, and meds Prevent incontinence, bladder distention, UTI’s, and renal damage Empty cath bag encourage pee breaks recognize UTI signs
Urinary Incontinence
Inability to hold urine. Occurs most often when the bladder’s pressure excees the sphincters resistance Functional Incontinence Stress Incontinence Urge Incontinence Overflow Incontinence Significant factor to pressure sores, UTI’s, institutionalization, Depression and isolation
Functional Incontinence
Normal urine control with difficulty reaching a toilet in time Muscle of joint dysfunction
Stress Incontinence
Loss of urine when bladder is under pressure (coughing, laughing, lifting)
Urge Incontinence
Sudden unexpected urge and uncontrolled loss of urine


