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The complete suppression of urinary secretions by the kidneys.
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anuria
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The uncontrollable passage of drops of urine. This is particularly a problem immediately after voiding.
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dribbling
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Painful or difficult urination
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dysuria
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The presence of abnormally large quantities of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces of the body, often due to abnormal renal function.
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edema
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Involuntary discharge of urine after an age at which urinary control should have been achieved. This is usually used specifically to denote bedwetting.
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enuresis
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enuresis =
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bedwetting
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Frequent micturition. Of course, frequency is a term used in everyday language. However, in medical reports this almost always refers to increased frequency in the number of times that a patient urinates throughout a 24-hour period,
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frequency
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Blood in the urine.
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hematuria
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two different types of hematuria
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gross and microscopic hematuria
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Gross hematuria means
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visible to naked eye
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Microscopic hematuria means
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can only be detected upon lab exam
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Difficulty initiating urine flow. This, too, is a word which is applicable in everyday language. However, in medical reports, it is used alone and refers to this functional problem.
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hesitancy
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Inability to control excretory functions (both urination and defecation). This can occur regularly or be secondary to coughing, sneezing, laughing, or straining.
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incontinence
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Suppression or retention of urine, either voluntary or involuntary. This can require catheterization for release of urine.
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ischuria
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Voiding during the night.
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nocturia
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The excretion of a diminished amount of urine relative to the fluid intake in 24 hours.
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oliguria
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The passage of gas in the urine. This is rare and generally indicates a fistula between the urinary tract and the bowel.
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pneumaturia
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Increased frequency of urination without an increase in total volume.
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pollakiuria
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Increase in the total volume of urine excreted in a 24-hour period (usually with concomitant increase in frequency).
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polyuria
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concomitant means
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accompanying; associated
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Straining, especially ineffectual and painful straining during passage of stool or urine.
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tenesmus
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A compelling need to void. Involuntary urination may occur if voiding is not immediate.
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urgency
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