Urethra

The Renal System, which is also known as the Urinary System, is made up of the kidneys, urinary bladder, urethra and ureters. The kidneys play an important role in the Renal System; they filter the blood in order to eliminate waste and produce urine, maintain the body’s fluid balance, make hormones as well as balances the levels of some of the chemicals in the blood. The urinary bladder, urethra and the ureters together make up the urinary tract. The urinary tract acts as a drainage system…

Urodynamic studies or urodynamic testing is a set of tests that are conducted for evaluating the function as well as condition of the lower urinary tract. In other words, urodynamics is a group of tests that are generally prescribed by a urologist, gynecologist, or urogynecologist. These tests allow them to carry out a visual examination of the functioning of the lower urinary tract. Why urodynamic testing is used? A team of qualified doctors conduct the urodynamic testing to assess lower…

in their life time. A woman has frequent UTI three or more in a year should ask the doctor for the treatment options that available. Urinary Tract Infection happened in male and females but more common in females. Why in women? Because women have urethra or lined with sphincter muscle shorter than man. When a bacterium gets into the urine and gets in the bladder also. How the urinary system works The urinary system has three main functions. 1. Excretion and removing waste products and other…

The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder and a urethra. The kidneys are bean shaped structures that filter blood and collect waste to form urine. The ureter which are like two tubes carry the formed urine to the bladder which hold the urine until it has been expelled through the urethra. A urinary tract infection is an infection which can happen anywhere along the tract. Most infections usually occur along the lower tract however it can spread to kidneys which can be…

level (less thaen 6) and a high urea concentration. Although the urinary system is a sterile environment, bacteria is able to access the system via the urethra. Primary bacteria that are responsible for causing UTIs are gram-negative bacteria such as E. coli, streptococci, and enterococci. There are multiple ways that bBacteria can enter the urethra such asthrough improper perianal hygiene, catheterization procedures, and sexual intercourse (Med Surg Book p6. 1065). In Room 24’s case, a…

basics of anatomy, the upper urinary tract starts with what organ, the kidney. The kidney is responsible for filtering so this is where the liquid waste comes from. It starts in your kidney and travels from the ureter to the bladder and out of your urethra. So in turn an upper urinary tract infection can also be called a kidney infection, or pyelonephritis. This type of urinary tract infection is very dangerous if left untreated it can cause septicaemia. “Symptoms can be pain in the lower back,…

tract (ureter, bladder, urethra). Some of them are:…

antibiotics. A UTI may be classed as either: • an upper UTI – if it's a kidney infection or an infection of the ureters, the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder • a lower UTI – if it's a bladder infection (cystitis) or an infection of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body When to seek medical advice If you think your child is unwell and could have a UTI, contact your GP as soon as possible. Although UTIs aren't normally a serious type of infection,…

world, putting a huge load on the health care system cost wise. Because this problem is so common and so significant in routine clinical practice, a high level of diagnostic accuracy is essential. The urinary tract infection (UTI) which involves urethra, bladder or kidneys can be infected, the majority of UTI are not serious and can be treated by antibiotics but if not treated properly can end up life treating. In this essay, we will be looking into the microorganism that cause the infection,…

However, most infections only occur in the lower tract such as the urethra and the bladder. Women are at greater risk for developing a UTI because our urethra is shorter than men. UTI is mostly treated with antibiotics, but extra precautions can be taken in order to reduce the reoccurrences. The signs and symptoms of UTI are the urge to urinate, burning sensation…