Abdomen - Gi And Genitourinary

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Aortic Aneurysm

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An aortic aneurysm is a general term for any swelling (dilatation or aneurysm) of the aorta, usually representing an underlying weakness in the wall of the aorta at that location. While the stretched vessel may occasionally cause discomfort, a greater concern is the risk of rupture, which causes severe pain; massive internal hemorrhage; and, without prompt treatment, results in a quick death.

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Anuria

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Anuria means nonpassage of urine.[1] But, is practically defined as passage of less than 50 milliliters of urine in a day.[2] Anuria is inability to urinate due to failure in the function of kidneys. It may also occur because of some severe obstruction like kidney stones or tumours. Anuria is also sometimes called anuresis.

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Anus

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The anus is an opening at the opposite end of an mammal's digestive tract from the mouth. Its function is to expel feces, unwanted semi-solid matter produced during digestion.

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Bacteriuria

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In medicine, bacteriuria denotes the presence of bacteria in urine not due to contamination from urine sample collection.

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Bowel Movement

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Movement of stool

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Clean Catch UA

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Sterilized procedure to obtain Urine for analysis

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Constipation

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Having difficulty passing hard stools, or a decrease in passing of stool

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Coastal Margin

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The costal margin, sometimes referred to as the costal arch, is the medial margin formed by the false ribs -- specifically, from the eighth rib to the tenth rib.

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CVA

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one of two angles that outline a space over the kidneys. The angle is formed by the lateral and downward curve of the lowest rib and the vertical column of the spine itself.

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Cystits

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Inflammation of the Bladder

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Defecation

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Defecation is the scientific name for the final stage of digestion, which is the act of taking away solid, semisolid or liquid waste from the body

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Diarrhea

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Frequent loose or liquid bowel movements

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Dysuria

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Painful, burning urination often caused by a bacterium

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Epigastric

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The epigastrium (or epigastric region) is the upper central region of the abdomen. It is located between the costal margins and the subcostal plane.

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Fissure

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crack in the anal area

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Flank

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Posterior portion of the body between rips and the ilium

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Flatulence

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Flatulence is the state of having excessive stomach or intestinal gas

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Guarding

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AKA Abdominal splitting. Involuntary tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain of pressure. This is detected when the abdomen wall is pressed.

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Hematemesis

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Vomiting of bright RBCs, resulting from upper GI bleeding. Associated with ulcers

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Hematuria

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Dark colored urine resulting from Hemoglobin in the urine

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Hemorrhoids

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When the veins around the anus or in the rectum are swollen or inflamed the patient has hemorrhoids. They can occur for the following reasons:
pregnancy
aging
chronic diarrhea
chronic constipation
straining to move stool (related to the previous one)
sitting for long periods (especially sitting for long periods at a time in the toilet)
anal intercourse
obesity
genetics - some people inherit a tendency to develop hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids can occur both inside and above the inside of the anus. They can also appear externally, under the skin of the anus.

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Melena

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Melena occurs when the blood is in the colon long enough for the bacteria in the colon to break it down into chemicals (hematin) that are black. Therefore, melena usually signifies bleeding is from the upper gastrointestinal tract

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Midstream Catch UA

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Urine obtained during the middle of the stream (AKA CCUA)

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Nocturia

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Excessive urination at night

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Oliguria

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less than 500mL of urine every 24 hours. Diminished capacity to form or pass urine

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Paralytic Ileus

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A decrease in Intestinal peristalsis

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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of the Peritoneum. Produced by bacterium

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Pyelonephritis

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Renal infection during pregnancy. Dilation of the renal pelvis area

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Striae

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Stretch marks/torn cartilage

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Suprapubic

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Area above the pubic symphysis

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Urinalysis

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A physical, microscopic or chemical examine of urine

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UTI

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Infection of one or more the organs found in the urinary system. Caused by Gram negative bacteria

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Venous Hum

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Continuous murmur heard on auscultation over major veins int he neck and around the umbilicus