Urology Flashcards
What investigation is done for refluc?
MCU
Is Creatinine an early or late sign of renal impairment?
Late
What does RAAS activation cause?
Vasoconstrictoin Fluid retention (aldosterone)
Does para or sympa make you pee?
Para makes you pee
S2-4- muscarinics
What is used to manage urge incontinence?
Antimuscarinics
Oxybutynin
What part of prostate is affected in BPH?
transitional zone
Smooth and enlarged
What are red flags for LUTs for prostate cancer/
Haematuria Persistant UTI Decreased renal function Saddle anaethesia Abnormal neurology
How is BPH investigated?
U&E PSA Urine dip Bladder scan for retention volume USS for hydronephrosis Plain film Xray
How is BPH managed conservatively?
Limit caffeine
Stop diuretics
What is medical management of BPH?
ALPHA blockers- Tamulosin to relax smooth muscle
5alpha reductase inhibitors- FINASTERIDE to stop hyperplasia of the gland
What are side effects of alpha blockers?
headache
postural hypotension
swollen legs and hands
delayed ejaculation
What are side effects of finasteride?
whole body affected as all organs testosterone works on
How is BPH surgically managed?
TURP
Core out middle of prostate
What are side effects of TURP?
Incontinence Bleeding Infection Erectile dysfunction Impotence Penis size change Retrograde ejaculation
What is TUR syndrome?
Fluid oberload and hyponatreamia during TURP surgery form fluid absobred
rare but life threatening
How many mls constitutes retention?
> 800
What are male and female and both causes of retention?
Male: PBH, prostate cax, Stricture, abscess
Female: Prolapse, pregnancy, pelvic mass
Both: Blood clots, cauda equina, MS, HSV, transverse myelitis
What kind of cancer is prostate?
Adenocarcinoma