Things In Body Fluid
Bacteria in the blood
bacteremia
An immediate and strong desire to void that is not easily deferred
Diminished urinary output in relation to fluid intake
oliguria
amount of urine left in the bladder after voiding
retention
Bacteria in the urine, does not always indicate a UTI
bacteriuria
Painful or discomfort associated with voiding
Dysuria
Awakened from sleep because of the urge to void
nocturia
Occurs when the brain triggers the bladder to empty, bladder contracts, urinary sphinctor relaxes, and urine leaves the body through the urethra : a dressed up way to say "urinate"
micturition
Blood in the urine
Hematuria
Voiding more than 8 times during waking hours, and/or at decreased intervals such as less than every 2 hours
frequency
Irritation of the bladder
Cystitis
An infection in any part of the urinary system
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Protein in the urine
proteinuria
Delay in the start of urinary stream when voiding
hesitancy
Voiding excessive amounts of urine
polyuria