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The abnormal presence of blood in the urine, often a sign of urinary disease.
"After experiencing back pain and discolored urine, the patient was diagnosed with hematuria."
Excessive discharge of urine, and a common sign of endocrine system disorders such as diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus.
"The patient's diuresis was likely caused by the uncontrolled diabetes."
Enlargement of one or both kidneys which can be due to various causes including blockages, infection, or tumors.
"A CT scan revealed nephromegaly, requiring further investigation for potential underlying conditions."
An inflammation of the kidney tissue and renal pelvis, typically due to bacterial infection.
"The individual with a high fever and flank pain was diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis."
Narrowing of the ureter that can cause obstruction of urine flow from the kidney to the bladder.
"Ureterostenosis was discovered as the cause of the patient's frequent urinary infections."
A medical procedure that uses shock waves or a laser to break down stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter.
"The patient underwent lithotripsy to break up the large kidney stones."
A medical condition characterized by abnormally high levels of nitrogen-containing compounds, such as urea, in the blood.
"Due to the severe dehydration, the patient was experiencing pre-renal azotemia."
To urinate or pass urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body.
"The need to micturate frequently at night can be a symptom of an underlying urinary condition."
Inflammation of the kidneys, which can be caused by infection, autoimmune diseases, or toxins.
"Acute nephritis was the diagnosis after the patient reported blood in their urine and swelling in the lower extremities."
The condition of having kidney stones, which are hard mineral and salt deposits that form in the kidneys.
"The abdominal x-ray confirmed the presence of nephrolithiasis."
A stone located in the urinary bladder, also known as a bladder stone.
"The recurrent urinary tract infections were attributable to an unnoticed cystolith."
Inflammation of the renal pelvis within the kidney, usually due to a bacterial infection.
"The patient's symptoms and urinalysis results suggested a diagnosis of pyelitis."
A medical procedure in which a machine filters waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to perform these functions efficiently.
"Due to end-stage renal disease, the patient had to receive hemodialysis three times a week."
A nuclear medicine imaging technique used to assess the function and structure of the kidneys.
"Renography was scheduled to evaluate the renal function before kidney surgery."
A prolapse of the bladder into the vagina, often due to weakening of the pelvic floor muscles.
"Physical examination revealed a cystocele in the patient complaining of pelvic pressure."
The inability to control urination or defecation, resulting in involuntary loss of urine or feces.
"Urinary incontinence can significantly affect a person's quality of life and may necessitate the use of protective garments."
Excessive, often disruptive urination during the night, which may result from various medical conditions or lifestyle factors.
"The patient's sleep was constantly being disrupted due to severe nocturia."
Painful or difficult urination, which can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection or other urinary system conditions.
"The individual sought medical attention for persistent dysuria."
The excretion of glucose into the urine, indicative of high blood sugar levels and commonly seen in diabetes mellitus.
"A routine urine test revealed glycosuria, prompting further testing for diabetes."
The presence of ketone bodies in the urine, which may occur with uncontrolled diabetes or starvation.
"Weight loss and fatigue, accompanied by a positive test for ketonuria, raised concerns for the patient's metabolic health."
The abnormal presence of blood in the urine, often a sign of urinary disease.
"(HEE mah TOO ree ah) The abnormal presence of blood in the urine, often a sign of urinary disease."
Excessive discharge of urine, and a common sign of endocrine system disorders such as diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus.
"(DYE yoo REE siss) Excessive discharge of urine, and a common sign of endocrine system disorders such as diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus."
Enlarged, enlargement (as indicated by the suffix '-megaly'), in this context referring to an enlargement of the kidney.
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A type of kidney infection resulting in inflammation of the kidney, often due to a bacterial infection originating in the urinary tract.
"Pyelonephritis often results in back pain and fever."
An invasive or noninvasive procedure of using ultrasound or shock waves to pulverize/crush/dissolve calcium deposits or stones that are too large to pass through the urethra.
"(LITH oh trip see) An invasive or noninvasive procedure of using ultrasound or shock waves to pulverize/crush/dissolve calcium deposits or stones."
Abnormally high levels of urea and other nitrogen-containing compounds in the blood.
"(az oh TEE mee ah) Abnormally high levels of urea and other nitrogen-containing compounds in the blood."
Herniation of the urinary bladder, where the protrusion pushes into the adjacent vaginal space.
"(SISS toh seel) This is a herniation of the urinary bladder."
A calcium deposit, commonly referred to as a 'stone', that is found in the urinary bladder.
"(SISS toh lith) A cystolith is a calcium deposit found in the urinary bladder."
Involuntary release of urine, commonly known as 'bedwetting' when it occurs at night.
"(ehn yoo REE siss) Refers to an involuntary release of urine."
Inflammation of the kidney, which is often caused by a bacterial infection.
"(neh FRYE tiss) Inflammation of a kidney."
The presence of calculi or 'stones' in the kidney.
"(NEFF roh lith EYE ah siss) While a cystolith is a 'stone' in the bladder, nephrolithiasis is the 'stone' in the kidney."
Inflammation of the renal pelvis within the kidney.
"(PYE eh LYE tiss) Inflammation of the renal pelvis."