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Other names for LUTI
cystitis, bladder infxn
What are 5 things that make a LUTI complicated?
*male, Pg, >65yo, abnl anatomy, immunocompromised
*Recurrent LUTI
*Relapse?
*Reinfection?
*3 or more/year
*same organism
*new organism
MCC cause, 2nd MCC of LUTI
E. coli, S. saphrophyticus
Risk Factors for LUTI
Pg, Female, sex, instrumentation, prev. UTI, incontinence, estrogen deficient, diaphragm/spermicide, abnl anatomy, recent Abx, hygiene
Signs/Sx of LUTI
*Triad: freq, urgency, dysuria
*Also: suprapubic pain, odor, hematuria

*NO fever/WBC casts (pyelo)
Labs for LUTI
*UA: specific gravity high (nl: 1.001-1.035), hematuria (>5RBC per HPF (nl 0-2)), turbid urine, nitrates, LE +, >100,000 bacteria/ml (dx), >10 WBC/mm3 (pyuria)
When do you culture for LUTI?
*complicated: before Abx (+/-) 1-2 after
*Pg: before AND after
*clinical failure: after failure AND 2wks post-tx
LUTI
1. Non-pharm Tx
2. Pharm uncomplicated
3. Pharm complicated
4. Prophylaxis
1. cranberry juice, hydration, hygiene, void after sex, estrogen replace, yogurt
2. TMP/SMX DS PO BID x3 (resistance - Cipro 250mg BID x 3d)
3. Pg TMP/SMX x7d (avoid 2wks before due date), males = 10-14days
4. 2DS PO @ sx onset, 1DS PO post-coitus
Other names for pyelonephritis
*upper UTI, kidney infxn
How is pyelo different from cystitis?
*fever
*WBC casts
-CVA tenderness
Signs/Sx of pyelonephritis
F, rigors, CVA tenderness, freq, urgency, dysuria, N/V,
Labs for pyelonephritis
UA - similar to cystitis
****PLUS WBC casts****
Risk Factors for pyelonephritis
*Pg, UUTI in past yr, DM, instruments, kidney stones, abnl anatomy, old, enlarged prostate, sx >7d, neurogenic conditions, urine reflux
Tx of pyelonephritis
*Culture
*Uncomplicated: Cipro 500mg PO BID x7d (TMP/SMX DS x14d)
*Complicated: IV until afebrile 24-48hrs (then PO) Cipro x14d
Other names for renal calculi
*kidney stones
*nephrolithiasis
Composition of renal calculi
*calcium oxalate (75%)
*struvite (proteus/kleb produce)
*Uric acid
Risk Factors for renal calculi
*male, age 20-40, dehydration, warm climate, sedentary, white, protein rich diet, diuretics, gout
Signs & Sx for renal calculi
**walking around (appy = sit still, pancreatitis = lean forward)
*renal colic, flank pain, hematuria, F/tachy, N/V, sweat, freq/urg, anxious
Labs for renal calculi
UA: blood, RBCs, crystals, pH
Non-contrast CT (test of choice): size of stone & predicts passage of stone
*KUB x-ray w/ stone..serial to show passage
Treatment options for renal calculi:
1. Pass on own
2. other things to consider
3. ways to remove stone
4. prevention
5. return to clinic if....
1. <4-5mm = pass on own
2. control pain, inc fluids, antiemetic
3. ESWL (lithotripsy), cystoscopy, neprostomy
4. prevent w/ fluids
5. return if inc pain, fever, still vomiting
Incontinence:
1. MC in what gender?
2. 4 types
1. Females
2. Urge, Stress, Overflow, Functional
Urge Incontinence
1. MC in who?
2. Describe
3. S/S
4. Tx
1. MC in eldery
2. strong desire to pee, bladder overactive
3. urgency, frequency, lose lots of fluid, triggered by position change
4. Anticholinergic = Oxybutynin (Ditropan) 2.5-5mg PO BID-TID; TCAs (use w/ add'l indications), Topical Estrogen (F w/ urethritis or vaginitis)
Stress Incontinence
1. MC in who?
2. Describe
3. S/S
4. Tx
1. MC in Females >65
2. urethral underactivity
3. small leaks w/ inc ab pressure (sneeze/cough), predictable/reproducible
4. Kegels, SNRI - duloxetine (Cymbalta 40mg BID), TCA (Imipramine), alpha adrenergic agonist - pseudoephedrine (Sudafed 15-60mg TID), topical estrogen
Overflow Incontinence
1. MC in who?
2. Describe
3. S/S
4. Tx
1. MC in men (w/ BPH)
2. urethral overactive (+/- bladder underactive), bladder fails to empty properly
3. dribbling, weak stram, hesitant, freq, bladder fullness
4. Cholinomimetics: bethanechol (stims detrusor....NEVER give IV/IM - life threatening GI/CV); self-cath
Functional Incontinence
1. describe
2. tx
1. physical/cognitive issue prevents from reaching toilet
2. tx: schedule bathroom break, easy access to bathroom
1. MC renal CA?
2. S/S
3. Dx
4. Tx
1. Renal Cell carinoma
2. hematuria, flank pain, ab/flank mass
3. IVP (intravenous pyelogram - contrast to kidney seen on XR) or CT
4. aggressive/surgery, refractory to chemo
Wilm's Tumor (nephroblastoma)
1. MC in who?
2. RFs
3. S/S
4. Dx
5. Tx
1. MC in kids (1-5yo, 95% by 10yo)
2. aniridia (lack color in iris), hemihypertrophy, cryptorchidism, hypospadius
3. inc ab size, pain, hematuria, dec appetite
4. US/CT
5. nephrectomy, chemo/rads
1.MC malignancy of urinary system?
2. MC type?
1. bladder CA
2. transitional cell carcinoma
Bladder CA
1. Risks
2. S/S
3. Dx
4. Tx
1. Smoking (#1), male, occupational exposures
2. hematuria, dysuria, freq, urgency, ab/pelvic pain, UTI not better
3. Cystoscopy (gold std)
4. surgery (resection), chemo w/ mets
Erectile Dysfunction
1. describe
2. causes (2)
3. Tx
1. fail to achieve erection
2. organic (vascular, NS, hormones), psychogenic
3. Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors: sildenafil (Viagra): 50mg PO x1 (60 min before sex), tadalafil (Cialis) 10mg PO x1 NOTE: PDE5 CI w/ nitrates or CV risk
*PGE1 = Alprostadil (Caverject) 10-20mcg 5-10min before sex
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
1. describe
2. pathology
1. enlarged prostate
2. testosterone converted to DHT w/ 5-alpha reductase leads to growth (excessive alpha adrenergic tone) leads to bladder outlet obstruction
BPH
1. S/S
2. Dx
1. weak stream, hesitantcy, nocturia, urinary retention, overflow, hematuria
2. DRE, PSA, post-void residual
BPH Tx
1. mild dz
2. moderate dz
3. moderate dz, prostate >50gm
4. herbal tx
1. watchful waiting
2. alpha 1 blocker (zosin): terazosin (Hytrin): 1-10mg PO QHS, alpha 1A blocker (osin): tamsulosin (Flomax)
3. 5 alpha reductase inhibitor (asteride): Finasteride (Proscar) 5mg PO qday
4. saw palmetto
Prostatitis
1. describe
2. Cause
3. Sx of acute
4. sx of chronic
1. infxn/inflamm of prostate, acute or chronic, usu >30yo
2. MC for acute/chronic: E. coli
3. Acute: F/C, localized pain, malaise, urinary sx
4. recurrent UTI, voiding difficulties, LBP, perineal or suprapubic pain
Prostatitis
1. Dx - acute
2. Dx - chronic
1. Acute: prostatic massage = CI, sx present, bacteruria, midstream specimen 2. CHRONIC = sequential cultures
Prostatitis
1. Tx - acute <35 yo
2. Tx - acute >35 yo
1. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin): 250mg IM x 1 (gonorrhea), doxycycline (Adoxa): 100mg PO BID x10d, tx partners
2. Levo or Cipro x 10-14d, adjunct tx: analgesics, stool softner, hydration, bed rest
Prostatitis
1. Tx Chronic
1. Cipro 500mg BID x4wks (may be longer)
2. surgery if needed
Epididymitis
1. MC in who
2. Causes <35?
3. Causes >35
1. MC in 19-35 yo
2. gonorrhea/chlamydia
3. E. coli/Pseudomonas
Epididymitis
1. Sx
2. Dx
1. unilateral pain & swelling, F/C, d/c from urethra, Prehn sign (elevate testes = relief)
2. midstream culture, UA = LE
Epididymitis
1. Tx <35
2. Tx >35yo
1. Ceftriaxone (gonorrhea): 250mg IM x1, Doxy (chlamydia): 100mg BID x10d, tx partners, scrotal elevation & analgesics
2. Cirpo 500mg PO qday x10-14d, bed rest, scrotal elevation, analgesics
Hydrocele
1. describe
2. s/s
3. Dx
4. Tx
1. fluid around testicle
2. painless, swelling, heavy
3. transillumination
4. observe, surgery w/ sx
Spermatocele
1. describe
2. s/s
3. dx
4. tx
1. diverticulum of epidymis, filled w/ sperm/fluid
2. painless, cremaster reflex intact
3. palpate mass = separate from testes, +/- transilluminate
4. watch, surgery w/ pain
Varicocele
1. describe
2. s/s
3. dx
4. tx
1. Bag of worms, dilated pampiniform plexus (usu L side - drains to renal vein)
2. painless, may affect FERTILITY
3. tortutous mass on surface of scrotum
4. surgery (pain/cosmetics)
Testicular Torsion
1. describe
2. s/s
3. dx
4. tx
1. Surgical emergency, peak= 14yo, twisting testes - ischemia - infertility
2. acute scrotal pain, lacks cremasteric reflex, N/V, testes ride high
3. Prehn sign (-), US
4. manual reduction (twist awary from midline), orchidoplexy must follow (tacks down)
Difference between phimosis and paraphimosis
*phimosis: can't retract
*paraphimosis: can't go back to nl non-circumcised position
Testicular CA
1. MC in who?
2. Types
3. Risks
1. MC in men 15-35yo
2. Germinal (95%; seminomas & non-seminomas), non-germinal
3. cryptorchidism, white, FHx, trauma
3.
Testicular CA
1. Sx
2. Dx
3. Tx
1. painless lump, heavy, infertile, dull ache
2. US, don't transilluminate
3. orchiectomy (dx/tx), rads/chemo...good prognosis (95% survival)
Prostate CA
1. MC in who?
2. Risk Factors
1. >50 (2nd MCCOD (CA))
2. >50yo, +FHx, Race (AA inc)
Prostate CA
1. S/S
2. Dx
3. Tx
1. wt. loss, voiding issue, obstructive sx, hematuria, pelvic discomfort
2. UA, PSA >/= to 4, CT, DRE
3. watchful waiting, chemo/rads, prostatectomy (incontinence/ED)