Urinary Disorders

Question 1

Cystitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the urinary bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection

Question 2

Glomerulonephritis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney caused by an immune disorder or infection.

Question 3

Pyelonephritis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the renal pelvis and connective tissue of the kidney, usually caused by a bacterial infection.

Question 4

Renal calculi

Answer 4

Stones composed of calcium, phosphate, uric acid, oxalate, or other chemicals that crystallize within the kidney.

Question 5

Renal failure

Answer 5

Complete cessation of renal function resulting in the need for renal dialysis and kidney transplantation.

Question 6

Uremia

Answer 6

Excess urea, creatinine, uric acid, and other metabolic waste products in the blood.

Question 7

Urinary tract infection

Answer 7

Bacterial infection involving any of the organs of the urinary system; includes urethritis, cystitis, and pyelonephritis