Vocabulary : Short Term Care 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Polys ?
A
2
Q
Cholelithiasis ?
A
Gall stone
3
Q
Glomerulonephritis
A
Damage of the glomerulus often caused by the immune system. Does not cause any particular symptoms. Is diagnosed during urine or blood test.
4
Q
Nephrotic syndrome ?
A
Damage to the cluster of small blood vessel in the kidney causing high amount of protein in kidneys.
Also include as symptoms : foamy urine, swelling, weight gain, tiredness, loos of appetite.
5
Q
Cystinuria ?
A
Condition in which stones from cysteine (amino acid) are formed in the bladder, kidney or ureter.
