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What is the primary cause of most infections in women, pertaining to the urinary system?
What is the primary cause of most infections in women, pertaining to the urinary system?
Which of the following is a symptom of a urinary tract infection?
Which of the following is a symptom of a urinary tract infection?
What is the term for the involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control?
What is the term for the involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control?
Which of the following foods is likely to contribute to the development of kidney stones?
Which of the following foods is likely to contribute to the development of kidney stones?
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What is the term for the presence of blood in the urine?
What is the term for the presence of blood in the urine?
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What is the primary location of kidney stones?
What is the primary location of kidney stones?
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What is the term for a burning feeling when urinating?
What is the term for a burning feeling when urinating?
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Which of the following is a complication of a bladder infection?
Which of the following is a complication of a bladder infection?
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What is the term for the urgent need to urinate?
What is the term for the urgent need to urinate?
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Which of the following is a symptom of a kidney infection?
Which of the following is a symptom of a kidney infection?
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Study Notes
Abnormal Urine Characteristics
- Nitrites in urine indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Red blood cells in urine indicate hematuria, often due to infection or injury
- White blood cells (pus) in urine indicate infection
- Glucose in urine indicates glycosuria, often due to diabetes
- Bile in urine indicates signs of liver disease
- Milky or cloudy urine can be caused by bacteria, crystals, fat, white or red blood cells, or mucus
Urine Output
- Normal 24-hour urine volume is 800-2,000 milliliters per day
- Oliguria: abnormally small amount of urine, often due to shock or kidney damage
- Polyuria: abnormally large amount of urine, often caused by diabetes
- Dysuria: painful or uncomfortable urination, often from UTI
Common Symptoms of Urinary Problems
- Abdominal cramping
- Abdominal, pelvic, or back pain
- Bloody or pink-colored urine (hematuria)
- Cloudy urine
- Fever and chills
- Frequent urination
- General ill feeling
- Leaking of urine
- Pain or burning with urination (dysuria)
- Unexplained weight loss
- Urgent need to urinate
- Incontinence: involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control
Urinary Problems
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): infection in any part of the urinary system
- Symptoms: strong urge to urinate, burning feeling when urinating, urinating often, cloudy urine, red or pink urine, strong-smelling urine, pelvic pain
- Bladder Infections (Cystitis): usually caused by bacteria
- Kidney Infections: when a bladder infection 'backs up' the ureters
- Kidney Stones: foods that increase the risk include those high in sodium, cola beverages, fast foods, processed meats, certain supplements, black tea, and chocolate
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This quiz covers the signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections, including cloudy or milky urine, and the analysis of urine components such as hemoglobin, nitrites, and white blood cells.
