Semiology and Kidney Function PDF

Semiology and Kidney Function Lecture Number 6.2 Status Done Type Lecture 6.2 Semiology and Kidney Function Overview This lecture covers essential aspects of renal and urinary system semiology, including symptoms, urine abnormalities, physical examination meth...

Semiology and Kidney Function Lecture Number 6.2 Status Done Type Lecture 6.2 Semiology and Kidney Function Overview This lecture covers essential aspects of renal and urinary system semiology, including symptoms, urine abnormalities, physical examination methods, and volume status assessment. It also addresses measuring kidney function, focusing on glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and its clinical implications. Finally, diagnostic imaging techniques in nephrology, including various radiographic, ultrasonographic, and nuclear medicine methods, are discussed, outlining their applications, advantages, and limitations. Learning Objectives Objective 1: Recognize common symptoms and abnormalities associated with renal and urinary disease. Objective 2: Understand GFR and the methods used for its estimation. Objective 3: Identify the appropriate imaging modalities for renal diagnostics and their specific clinical applications. Key Concepts and Definitions Renal Semiology: Study of symptoms, physical findings, and clinical signs associated with kidney and urinary tract disorders. Pain Types: Loin pain (colicky, flank region, radiating to groin in ureteric obstruction), Suprapubic pain (typical of lower urinary tract issues). Urine Abnormalities: Frequency: Pollakiuria (daytime), Nocturia (nighttime). Volume: Anuria (