Urinary System Disorders Flashcards

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of bladder. UTI. E-coli is most common cause. More common in females. Frequent and dysuria. Antibiotics

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Enuresis

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involuntary urination

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Glomerulonephritis

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inflammation of the glomerulus. Acute and Chronic. Chronic causes scarring of the glomerulus.

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Renal Calculi

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Kidney stone, severe pain, chills, hematuria, lithotripsy (shock waves to crush)
Use a lithotripter

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Renal failure

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Acute can be caused by temporary things. Chronic is long time.. Symptoms are oliguria, anuria, headache, ammonia odor, edema. Treatment involves dialysis

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Urethritis

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Inflammation of the urethra. Common in males. Frequent and painful urination. Warm moist compress, sitz baths

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Nephritis

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General term for inflammation of the kidneys

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Incontinence

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Many older people are affecte

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Diabetes MEllitus

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abnormally high blood glucose. First symptoms is frequent urination and thirst

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UTI

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infection in any part of urinary system.

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