Hematuria

Stenting is associated with higher post-operative morbidity in terms of increased dysuria, frequency/urgency, hematuria, flank and suprapubic pain.7-9 Stent requires cystoscopic removal which is not without a small incidence of morbidity, including infection. The disadvantage of omission of stent may be increased risk of unplanned hospital…

The patient with platelet dysfunction also may present with petechiae (small capillary hemorrhage), ecchymoses (small purple, multiple superficial lesions), purpura, epistaxis, hematuria, bleeding gums, menorrhagia ( heavy menstrual blood flow) and metrorrhagia ( bleeding between period). On the other hand, a patient with coagulation problem may have delayed bleeding issues. Bleeding from minor trauma or spontaneous bleeding can…

melena and it extreme cases it may lead to shock which eventually leads to death. The chronic type of blood loss anemia is caused depleted iron stores. Its causes include; heavy menstruation, slow gastrointestinal bleeding, regular nosebleeds, hematuria and hemorrhoids. Both Acute and Chronic blood loss anemia are in code IC-9-CM but are assigned different sub codes as 280.0 for chronic blood loss anemia and 285.1 for Acute blood loos anemia.…

After taking some time off work, the patient accounts that the symptoms appeared to had gone away. This feeling was short-lived as small pains began to appear in Mrs. Mills’ abdomen. Furthermore, her nausea returned along with the added symptom of hematuria. It was at that point that Mrs. Mills sought the assistance of a medical professional. Upon reviewing the patient’s medical history, it can be concluded that Mrs. Mills lives a relatively healthy lifestyle, avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and…

Ruth, This was a comprehensive and informative review of Herpes Zoster treatment. This can be a confusing and uncomfortable diagnosis for patients. The impact of herpes zoster on quality of life is undeniable and initiating treatment in addition to vaccination for this virus has a great impact on the patients’ daily life. One article reviewed how soon patients presented after symptoms and found some variation. The findings were variable with one third of the patients presenting within three…

First ureteroscopy was done in 1912 by Hugh Hampton Young on a patient with posterior urethral valve.1 First ureteroscopic removal of ureteric stone was performed by Huffman in 1983.2 Among various treatment modalities for ureteral calculi, ureteroscopy is one of the options.3The procedure of stone removal have become more effective with decrease in the size of the ureteroscope and the use of flexible variety. Since 1967 the placement of stents has been a standard practice.3 Ureteroscopy is…

Background: Urology is a surgical specialty which deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. There is anecdotal evidence that medical students not well known with Urology specialty comparing with other specialties like general surgery, internal medicine etc. Based on several factors including: students awareness, overcrowded curriculum, traditional medical education system, and busy hospital rotations in clinical years and internship are associated…

and ciraparantag, are currently in development (Connors, 2015, p. 2471). Side Effects. The use of rivaroxaban is associated with a number of side effects. Common side effects of rivaroxaban can include bruising, hemorrhage from gums, epistaxis, hematuria, black stool, and faintness. More serious adverse side effects associated with the use of this medication can include, but are not limited to hypotension, hemorrhage, spinal epidural hematoma, hemorrhagic stroke, and retroperitoneal…

of the kidneys. With time, the cysts enlarge. Patients can also present with cysts in the liver, pancreas, lungs, spleen, ovaries, seminal vesicles, testes, epididymis, thyroid, uterus, and bladder. Labs: Proteinuria (50% of patients), azotemia, hematuria, anemia Signs and Symptoms: Abdominal and lumbar pain, HTN Sonographically: Bilateral, enlarged kidneys. Renal capsule is poorly outlined and distorted central echogenic renal sinus due to numerous variable sized cysts throughout cortex.…

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.01 Background, Epidemiology, Etiology and Pathology Background: Bladder cancer is a common malignancy in the world. It ranks ninth in worldwide cancer incidence and it is the seventh common malignancy in male. It is the second most common malignancy of the genitourinary tract worldwide in male after prostate cancer. It affects men more than women in a ratio of 3 - 4:1 (1, 2). In Africa bladder cancer is ranked as eighth common malignancy in male (3) while…