Just Excretory System Disorders

Obstructive uropathy

Condition where urine flow is blocked, potentially causing kidney damage.

Calculi

Solid particles that form in the urinary tract, commonly known as kidney stones.

Renal colic

Severe pain caused by the passage of a kidney stone through the urinary tract.

Glomerulonephritis

Inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidney, affecting kidney function.

Glomerular filtration rate

Measure of how well the kidneys filter blood, reflecting overall kidney function.

Acute kidney injury

Sudden decline in kidney function, often measured by increased serum creatinine or decreased urine output.

Prerenal acute kidney injury

Kidney dysfunction caused by reduced blood flow to the kidneys.

Postrenal acute kidney injury

Kidney dysfunction due to obstruction in the urinary tract.

Intrarenal acute kidney injury

Kidney dysfunction caused by direct damage to the kidneys, such as inflammation or toxins.

Chronic kidney disease

Long-term, progressive decline in kidney function, often leading to kidney failure.

Azotemia

Elevated levels of nitrogenous waste products in the blood, indicative of reduced kidney function.

Uremic syndrome

A severe complication of kidney failure, characterized by the accumulation of waste products in the blood.

Uremia

A clinical syndrome associated with worsening kidney function and the accumulation of urea and other waste products in the blood.

Anasarca

Severe, generalized edema, often associated with nephrotic syndrome or severe kidney disease.