Ureters
What do the Ureters connect to?
Each kidney to the bladder
Where is you right kidney?
below the 12th rib
What does the left kidney do?
filtering blood to remove waste and excess fluid, regulating blood pressure, maintaining electrolyte balance, and producing hormones
What is an Urinary bladder?
a hollow, muscular organ located in the lower abdomen that stores urine until it is expelled through the urethra.
What are Adrenal Glands?
two small, triangular-shaped organs located on top of the kidneys
How many ureters do we have?
Humans have two ureters
Which kidney is bigger
the right is typically slightly bigger then the left kidney
Which kidney is more important, left or right?
Neither kidney is more important than the other
Can bladder pain heal itself?
Bladder pain may go away on its own, especially if it's a simple cystitis infection, but often requires medical evaluation and treatment to resolve completely and avoid worsening symptoms
What is the most common adrenal gland disorder?
Is urine in the ureter?
Yes, urine is in the ureter
what drains blood from the kidney?
renal vein
Does drinking water help your left kidney?
Drinking enough water also helps prevent kidney stones and urinary tract infections, which can worsen kidney problems
Is walking good for bladder pain?
may help relieve IC/BPS symptoms
What kind of doctor checks adrenal glands?
An endocrinologist
What is the ureter and its function?
small tubes of muscle that carry pee from your kidneys to your urinary bladder
what supplies blood to the kidney?
renal artery
What can you no longer do after donating a kidney?
high-contact sports like rugby or boxing
What calms an irritated bladder?
avoid bladder irritants like caffeine, alcohol, and spicy or acidic foods, and consider incorporating calming practices such as using a heating pad, managing stress through methods like meditation, or trying bladder-friendly foods
because they can show signs of hormonal imbalances, such as tremors or changes in skin texture, and because conditions like diabetes can cause hand complications
What's the difference between urethra and ureter?
ureters are tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder, while the urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body
What does the right kidney do?
filter waste from the blood and produce urine
Do you shorten your life by donating a kidney?
No, donating a kidney does not shorten your life
What happens to your bladder as you age?
your bladder's ability to hold and empty urine can decrease due to weakened muscles and reduced elasticity, leading to more frequent urination and issues like urinary incontinence
Can the adrenal gland cause dizziness?
Yes, an adrenal gland issue can cause dizziness