Urinary System - Signs and Symptoms Flashcards
anuria
absence of urine production
diuresis
Abnormal increase in production of urine
dysuria
difficult or painful irritation
enuresis
involuntary discharge of urine
dysuria
difficult or painful urination
enuresis
Involuntary discharge of urine
glycosuria
Condition in which carbohydrates or sugars are excreted in the urine
hematuria
condition in which blood or blood cells are excreted in the urine.
nocturnal enuresis
involuntary discharge of urine that occurs during sleep; bed-wetting
oliguria
Condition in which a scanty (very small) amount of urine is produced
polyuria
Condition of excessive urine production.
urinary incontinence
Loss of voluntary control over the discharge of urine from the bladder; also called incontinence.
urinary retention
inability to completely empty the bladder due to a urethral blockage or a neurological disorder.
urinary urgency
Sudden, compelling urge to urinate. May be associated with many disorders and also tends to increase with age