Some of the procedures are followed to deal with the urinary problems or to treat them when the kidneys fail to function properly. Cystoscopy: Visual examination of the urinary bladder by means of a cystoscope. A hollow metal tube is introduced into the urinary metatus and passed through the urethra into the bladder by means […]
ADH : Anti-diuretic hormone ARF : Acute Renal Failure BUN : Blood, Urea, Nitrogen CAPD : Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Cath : Catheter CRF : Chronic Renal Failure Cysto : Cystoscopic Examination ESRD : End Stage Renal Disease ESWL : Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy HD : Hemodialysis IVP : Intravenous Pyelogram KUB : Kidney, Ureter […]
Laboratory Tests: Some Laboratory tests are carried out for detecting the problems of the urinary system and to how much extent the damage had occurred. The laboratory tests include: 1. Blood Urea Nitrogen 2. Creatinine Clearance Test Blood Urea Nitrogen: This test measures the amount of urea in the blood. When the kidney is diseased […]
Pathological Terminology of Kidneys: Glomerulonephritis: Glomerulonephritis is the inflammation of the kidney glomerulus. It is also known as Bright’s disease. Interstitial Nephritis: Interstitial Nephritis is the inflammation of the renal interstitium. Nephrolithiasis: Nephrolithiasis is the formation of stones in the kidneys (renal calculi). Nephrotic Syndrome: A group of symptoms caused by excessive protein loss in […]
Vocabulary of Urinary System: We come across some terms in Urinary System, we need to know the meaning of those terms for better understanding of the Urinary System: Term : Meaning Arteriole : A small artery Bowman’s Capsule : Bowman’s Capsule is a cup shaped capsule that surrounds each glomerulus Calix or Calyx : Calyx […]
What is meant by Urinalysis? Urinalysis is an examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements which may indicate various pathological conditions. The following are some of the tests made in urinalysis: 1. Color: Testing the color of the urine. 2. pH: To test the chemical nature of the urine. The test indicates […]
Medical Abbreviations starting with U: UA, U/A : Urinalysis, Unstable Angina UFT : Utility Fire Trainer UHF : Ultra High Frequency URI : Upper Respiratory Infection USP : United States Pharmacopeia UTI : Urinary Tract Infection UV : Ultraviolet Medical Abbreviations starting with V: VBAC : Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section VD : Veneral Disease […]
Medical Abbreviations starting with J: J : Joule JODM : Juvenile Onset Diabetes Mellitus (now called DM type I) JVD : Jugular Venous Distention Medical Abbreviations starting with K: K+ : Potassium Ion Kg : Kilogram KUB : Kidney, Ureter and Bladder (X-ray of) Medical Abbreviations starting with L: L (Circled) : Left L : […]