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Diuresis |
The production and excretion of abnormally large amounts of urine. Also called POLYURIA |
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Diuretics |
Pharmacological agents that increase urine formation and secretion. |
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Dribbling |
Happens after main stream has stopped and the bladder feels empty. There can be embarrassing wet or stained trousers. At highest risk this occurs with men who have enlarged prostate. |
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Dysuria |
Painful urination, usually caused by a bacterial infection or obstructive condition in the urinary tract. Burning sensation when passing urine, lab exams may reveal the presence of blood, bacteria, or WBC’s |
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Elimination |
The excretion waste products from the kidneys and intestines (CAD definition) |
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Endoscopy |
The visualization of the interior organs and cavities of the body with an endoscope. |
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Enema |
The intro of a solution into the rectum for cleansing or therapeutic purposes. |
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Enuresis |
Incontinence of urine, especially nocturnal bed wetting. |
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Erythropoietin (EPO) |
A glycoprotein hormone synthesized mainly in the kidney and released into the bloodstream in response to anoxia |
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Fecal impaction |
A mass or collection of hardened feces in the folds of the rectum |
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Fecal incontinence |
The loss of voluntary ability to control fecal and gaseous discharges through the anal sphincter. |
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Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) |
Is a lab test used to check stool for occult blood. May indicate colon cancer or polyps in the colon or rectum— though not all cancers or polyps bleed. |
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Feces |
Body wastes and undigested food eliminated from the bowel. Also called stool. |
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Flatulence |
The presence of an excessive amount of air or gas in the stomach and intestinal tract, causing distension of the organs and in some cases mild to moderate pain. |
