10 Questions
What is the most common form of urinary tract infection?
Cystitis
What is a possible cause of urinary tract obstruction leading to Cystitis?
Enlarged prostate gland
What is the parenchyma of the kidney affected in pyelonephritis?
Cortex and medulla
What is Haematuria?
Presence of blood in the urine
What is the most common cause of acute pyelonephritis?
Gram-negative bacteria
What is the main difference between acute and chronic pyelonephritis?
Duration of infection
What is the definition of Dysuria?
Sensation of pain and/or burning, stinging, or itching of the urethra or urethral meatus associated with urination
What is Acute kidney injury (AKI) previously known as?
Acute Renal Failure
What is the purpose of an intravenous pyelogram in diagnosing pyelonephritis?
To identify any obstruction in the urinary tract
What is a common complication of chronic pyelonephritis?
Renal failure
Study Notes
Disorders of the Renal System
Pyelonephritis
- Inflammation of the renal pelvis and functional units of the kidney (nephrons), involving the cortex and medulla (parenchyma of the kidney).
- Higher incidence in women than men.
- Two main types: acute and chronic pyelonephritis.
Acute Pyelonephritis
- Sudden and severe infection of the kidney by Gram-negative bacteria (e.g., E. coli and Proteus mirabilis).
- Signs and symptoms: • Sudden onset of fever • Chills • Nausea • Vomiting • Groin pain • Haematuria • Dysuria and rigor
- Investigations: • Midstream specimen or catheter specimen of urine to identify causative organism • Full blood count to check for raised white blood cells • Intravenous pyelogram to identify urinary tract obstruction • Full nursing and medical history to identify previous urinary tract infection and kidney stones
- Pharmacological interventions: • Analgesics for pain management • Antibiotics to treat the infection • Anti-emetics for nausea and vomiting • Antipyretics to treat pyrexia
Chronic Pyelonephritis
- Progression from acute pyelonephritis, affecting the calyces and renal pelvis of the kidney.
- Can begin in childhood, leading to scarring and fibrosis of the kidney, and eventual renal failure.
- Signs and symptoms: • Fever • Abdominal and groin pain • Hypertension • Dysuria • Proteinuria
Cystitis
- Inflammation of the urinary bladder, which may hemorrhage.
- Most common form of urinary tract infection, affecting women more than men.
- Causes: • Bacterial infection • Sexual intercourse • Pregnancy • Rectal intercourse • Urinary tract obstruction (e.g., enlarged prostate gland) • Chemicals in washing powder • Nylon underwear • Stress
- Signs and symptoms: • Dysuria • Pyuria • Haematuria • Abdominal discomfort • Nocturia • Urinary incontinence
Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Acute kidney injury (AKI): inability of kidneys to remove accumulated metabolites from the blood, leading to altered fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.
- Causes: primary kidney disorder, systemic disease, or other urological defects.
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD): slow and insidious development, with few symptoms until severe kidney damage.
Nutrition and Associated Disorders
- Nutrition is essential for human existence and kidney function.
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Learn about pyelonephritis, a type of inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney, including its causes, types, and characteristics.
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