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Albuminuria

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the abnormal presence of albumin in the urine.

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Azotemia

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The retention of excessive quantities of nitrogenous wastes in the blood.

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Casts

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fibrous or protein material molded to the shape of the part in which it has accumulated and thrown off into the urine in kidney disease.

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Erythropoietin

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a substance released by the kidneys and liver that promote red blood cell formation.

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Urgency

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a sudden, compelling desire to urinate and the inability to control the release of urine.

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Urology

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the study of urinary tract in both male and female patients.

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Urethritis

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Inflammation of the urethra

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Cystitis

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Infection of the urinary bladder

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Pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney

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Glomerulonephritis

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Degenerative inflammation of the glomeruli

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Creatinine

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nitrogenous waste from muscle metabolism that is excreted in urine.

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen.

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UA

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urine analysis.

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Nocturnal enuresis

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Bed wetting

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Renal calculi

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Kidney stones

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BPH

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A condition in which the signs and symptoms include urinary urgency and frequency, difficulty starting urination, hematuria, and repeated urinary tract infection(UTIs)

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urgency

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Overwhelming urge to urinate

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dysuria

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burning on urination

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hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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nocturia

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Frequent urination at night

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ESWL

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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

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Urinary reflux

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Backflow of urine into the kidneys.

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Hydronephrosis

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swelling of the kidney caused by inability of urine to drain out of renal pelvis. Block

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KUB

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kidney, ureter, bladder -abdominal e-ray.

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NMP22

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nuclear matrix protein 22

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Chemical Analysis of Urine

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pH, Glucose, Protein, Ketones, Blood, Bilirubin, Urobilinogen, Nitrate, Leukocyte esterase test

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