Symptoms and Complaints
Your bladder wakes you up more than your alarm clock. This abbreviation explains why.
What is "noct"?
This test answers the question: "Did the patient really empty their bladder"?
What is "PVR"?
This procedure lets the provider take a literal look inside the bladder.
What is a "cystoscopy"?
This is another term for kidney stones - also known as a terrible day.
What are "renal calculi"?
This abbreviation tracks everything going in and everything coming out.
What is "I&O"?
When the urge hits right now and waiting is not an option, this abbreviation applies.
What is "urg"?
This abbreviation means we're using sound waves, not radiation, to take a look.
What is "U/S"?
When meds aren't cutting it for BPH, this prostate procedure is next.
What is a "TURP"?
This condition happens when urine backs up and the kidney is not happy about it.
What is "hydronephrosis"?
When we need to know which antibiotic will work, this test is ordered.
What is a "C&S"?
This abbreviation is the provider's polite way of saying, "Lots of urinary issues going on here."
What is "LUTS"?
What is "IVP"?
This procedure breaks kidney stones apart so patients don't have to pass boulders.
What is a "lithotripsy"?
This abbreviation describes difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection.
What is "ED"?
This is the catheter most patients mean when they say, "I have a catheter."
What is "Foley"?
Laugh, cough, sneeze... oops. This abbreviation describes the loss of bladder control.
What is "incont"?
When the provider wants a detailed CT look at the urinary tract, they order this.
What is a "CT uro"?
This tiny tube keeps urine flowing when a ureter wants to be difficult.
What is a "stent"?
When the bladder has a mind of its own, this condition is diagnosed.
What is "overactive bladder (OAB)"?
This exam is quick, awkward, and very important for prostate checks.
What is "DRE"?
This chronic condition causes bladder pain even when there's no infection to blame.
What is "IC (interstitial cystitis)"?
This test turns peeing into data by measuring speed and flow.
What is "uroflow"?
This catheter skips the urethra entirely and goes straight through the abdominal wall.
What is an "SPC (suprapubic catheter)"?
This condition involves narrowing of the urethra, making urination harder than it should be.
What is "urethral stricture"?
This blood test makes many patients nervous but helps screen the prostate.
What is "PSA"?