Urinary System Disorders Flashcards
Cystitis
Inflammation of bladder. UTI. E-coli is most common cause. More common in females. Frequent and dysuria. Antibiotics
Enuresis
involuntary urination
Glomerulonephritis
inflammation of the glomerulus. Acute and Chronic. Chronic causes scarring of the glomerulus.
Renal Calculi
Kidney stone, severe pain, chills, hematuria, lithotripsy (shock waves to crush)
Use a lithotripter
Renal failure
Acute can be caused by temporary things. Chronic is long time.. Symptoms are oliguria, anuria, headache, ammonia odor, edema. Treatment involves dialysis
Urethritis
Inflammation of the urethra. Common in males. Frequent and painful urination. Warm moist compress, sitz baths
Nephritis
General term for inflammation of the kidneys
Incontinence
Many older people are affecte
Diabetes MEllitus
abnormally high blood glucose. First symptoms is frequent urination and thirst
UTI
infection in any part of urinary system.