Pathophysiology : pee pee
Acute Renal Failure
Etiology
Direct damage to kidney.
Cannot filter blood effectively.
Signs and symptoms
Decreased urine output
Decreased floud retention
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Confusion
Nausea
Diagnosis
Observation of urine output
Blood tests
Urinalysis
Other imaging
Treatment
Correct underlying cause
Medication
Hemodialysis
Chronic Renal Disease
Etiology
Chronic & progressive disease
Cannot effectively filter blood
Due to
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Glomerulonephritis
Signs and symptoms
Early Stages
No symptoms
Later Stages
High blood pressure
Feeling generally ill / fatigued
Diagnosis
Blood test
Treatment
Controlling blood pressure to slow it down
If it progresses far enough, hemodialysis
Renal Calculi
Etiology
Hard crystalline deposits. Kindey stones.
Signs and symptoms
Severe episodes of back & side pain.
Pain when peeing
Dark or foul-smelling urine
Nausea
Urination
Fevers
Chills
Diagnosis
Blood tests
Urine tests
Imaging
Treatment
Drinking water
Pain relievers
Shock wave therapy
to break down the stones
Urinary Incontinence
Etiology
Loss of bladder control
Triggered by laughing lifting or sneezing
Signs and symptoms
Leakage of urine
Diagnosis
Urinalysis
Medical history
Physical examination
Treatment
Kegel exercise to strengthen muscle that control the bladder
Surgery
Urinary Tract Infection
Etiology
Infection in the urinary system
Caused by Escherichia coli
Signs and symptoms
Persistent urge to urinate
Burning piss
Pungent, cloudy urine
Flack pain
Diagnosis
Urinalysis
Urine cultures / imaging
Treatment
Antibiotics