Traitements et conditions médicales

Study Notes

Nephritic Colic:
- Hydration: Increase fluid intake significantly.
- Urine Filtration: Monitor urine output.
- Dietary Restrictions: Adhere to prescribed diet.
- Monitoring: Observe for hematuria and pyuria (blood and pus in urine).
- Medications: Administer prescribed analgesics, antispasmodics, antibiotics, and antipyretics (pain relievers, muscle relaxants, infection fighters, and fever reducers).
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI):
- Weight Monitoring: Measure weight at fixed intervals.
- Fluid Balance: Maintain recommended hydration levels.
- Input/Output Monitoring: Track fluid intake and output.
- Diuretics: Administer diuretics to reduce swelling, if applicable.
- Notes: Unusual communication pathways (fistula) between the bladder and other organs, potentially including the vagina and rectum, should be observed for urine/gas passages.

Uterine Cervical Cancer Symptoms:
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge: Thick, foul-smelling, or discolored vaginal discharge.
- Visible Cervical Lesions: Lesions with irregular shapes, resembling cauliflower or ulcers, often visible on examination.
- Light Bleeding: Post-coital bleeding or spotting between periods.
- Causes: Infections, late menopause, uterine polyps.
Premenstrual Tension:
- Breast Sensitivity: Increased sensitivity or tenderness in breasts.
- Fatigue: Exhaustion or feelings of tiredness.
- Emotional Instability: Mood swings or difficulty concentrating.
- Headaches: Headaches/pain in the head
- Pelvic and/or Back Pain: Dull aches or pain in the low back region.
Other Conditions:
- Rectovaginal Fistula: (passage of gas/feces into the vagina)
- Urinary Incontinence: (involuntary passing of urine)
- Vaginal Discharge: Foul smelling, or discolored vaginal discharge.
- Causes: Surgery, radiation therapy, trauma, uterine cancer.

Ovaries: Produce estrogen, ovulate, and secrete other hormones.
Bartholin's Glands: Produce alkaline fluid to neutralize vaginal acidity.
Bladder: Stores urine until urination.
Prostate: Produces a milky fluid to facilitate sperm coagulation.
Cowper's Glands: Secrete a fluid that neutralizes the acidic environment of the urethra.

Hypertension Treatments: Maintain blood pressure within normal limits.
Potential Side Effects: Orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, syncope, nausea, vomiting, arrhythmias, loss of appetite, chest pain symptoms, dizziness, lethargy, depression, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, and/or pain in the head, signs indicating possible blood clots in the leg, and/or vaginal bleeding.

Kidney Issues:
- Nephritic Colic: Sudden pain in the lower back, fever, rapid pulse, pale skin, sweating, and/or abdominal pain.
- Possible Causes: Kidney stones.
- Signs of Kidney Issues: High blood pressure, darkened urine, breathing difficulties, nosebleeds, swollen ankles, yellow/gray discoloration and/or pain in the side of the body, and/or pain in the chest area.
Prostatic Issues: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer. Symptoms could include: frequent urination, especially at night, painful urination, difficulty starting or stopping urination
Possible Causes: Unknown, kidney failure, diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure

Urinary symptoms: Anuria (no urine output), bacteriuria (bacteria in urine), dysuria (painful urination), hematuria (blood in urine), polyuria (excessive urination), oliguria (reduced urine output).