Urinary System Diseases and Disorders: Kidney, Bladder, and Conditions

calculogenesis

The process of forming stones

calcul/o

small pebble

calculus

Kidney stone

hydronephrosis

Enlargement of the kidney due to a back up of urine

lithogenesis

Process of forming stones

nephrolithiasis

Having kidney stones in the urinary system

nephropathy

Any disease of the kidney

nephroptosis

Abnormally low or drooping of a kidney

polycystic kidney disease

A genetic disorder that causes many fluid-filled cysts to grow in your kidneys.

pyelonephritis

Inflammation of the kidney caused by bacteria

renal failure

The inability of the kidneys to function properly.

acute renal failure (ARF)

Occurs when the kidneys suddenly stop filtering waste products from the blood.

chronic renal failure (CRF)

Kidney failure that comes on slowly. May not have symptoms at the beginning.

end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

When you have permanent kidney failure that requires a regular course of dialysis or a kidney transplant.

uremia

Urine in the blood. Occurs when the kidneys can't filter out waste.

cystitis

Urinary tract infection that originates in the bladder (bladder infection)

cystocele

A collapsed bladder. The ligaments and muscles that hold the bladder in place stretch or weaken causing the bladder to sag.

incontinence

Uncontrolled leaking of urine or defecation.

paruresis

Trouble urinating when other people are around. Also known as shy bladder syndrome.