Experiences as burning pain when passing urine.
Results from irritation of the bladder trigone or urethra.
Urine comes in contact with inflamed mucosa- nociceptors and sensory nerves stimulated which causes pain along with burning, stinging or itching.
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Nocturia
Passing frequent urine at night.
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Cloudy urine
Comes from discharge of either pus or blood into the urinary tract - potentially also a build up of white blood cells as body tries to eliminate invading bacteria.
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Frequency, urgency and incomplete voiding
Reduced bladder capacity due to inflammatory oedema causing decreased compliance and pain due to bladder distension.
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Flank pain
caused by distention of the ureter or renal pelvis or distension the renal capsule, due to inflammatory response following infection
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Effects:
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect different parts of your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection).
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UTI Treatment
Usually treated with antibiotics
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Symptoms:
A strong urge to urinate that doesn't go away
A burning feeling when urinating
Urinating often, and passing small amounts of urine
Urine that looks cloudy
Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — signs of blood in the urine
Strong-smelling ur
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Passing frequent urine at night.
Back
Nocturia
Card 3
Front
Comes from discharge of either pus or blood into the urinary tract - potentially also a build up of white blood cells as body tries to eliminate invading bacteria.
Back
Card 4
Front
Reduced bladder capacity due to inflammatory oedema causing decreased compliance and pain due to bladder distension.
Back
Card 5
Front
caused by distention of the ureter or renal pelvis or distension the renal capsule, due to inflammatory response following infection
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