Urinary System Disorders
This common bladder infection often presents with painful urination, frequent urination, and low back pain.
What is cystitis?
he most common type of kidney stone, often associated with dietary factors and metabolic issues.
What is a calcium oxalate stone?
The inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for intercourse.
What is erectile dysfunction?
Enlargement of this gland can cause weak urine stream, hesitancy, and dribbling.
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Men are taught to perform this monthly exam to detect testicular abnormalities early.
What is a testicular self‑examination (TSE)?
This condition results from inflammation of the urethra and may be caused by gonococcus, herpes virus, or chemical irritation.
What is urethritis?
This type of acute kidney condition may occur after toxin exposure, dehydration, or low perfusion and features electrolyte disturbances.
What is acute renal failure (ARF)?
This testicular condition involves fluid collecting around the testis and may require surgical drainage and a pressure dressing.
What is a hydrocele? [Week 7 Cha...Disorders | PDF]
This test is commonly used for prostate cancer screening and measures a protein in the blood.
What is the PSA test?
This imaging test uses sound waves to evaluate prostate or testicular conditions via a rectal approach.
What is a transrectal ultrasound?
Fever, chills, flank pain, and nausea are symptoms of this upper urinary tract infection that may cause scarring if chronic.
What is pyelonephritis?
Progressive loss of kidney function leading to uremia and requiring dialysis describes this long‑term disease.
What is chronic renal failure (CRF)?
Twisting of the spermatic cord and testis, causing sudden severe pain and requiring emergency surgery.
What is testicular torsion?
This minimally invasive surgery involves resecting the prostate through the urethra to improve urine flow.
What is TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate)?
A procedure for breaking up kidney stones using shock waves so they can pass more easily.
What is ESWL (extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy)?
This immune-related kidney disorder often follows a beta‑hemolytic streptococcal infection and causes hematuria, edema, and hypertension.
What is acute glomerulonephritis?
Severe flank pain radiating to the groin, nausea, and vomiting are hallmark signs of this condition.
What are renal stones (nephrolithiasis)?
A penile disorder characterized by painful, prolonged erections unrelated to sexual activity.
What is priapism?
A type of prostatitis characterized by pelvic pain without bacteria present.
What is chronic pelvic pain syndrome (Type III prostatitis)?
Patients undergoing dialysis must always have this site assessed before treatment.
What is the dialysis access site?
Severe dilation of the renal pelvis and ureters due to obstruction describes this condition, often treated with nephrostomy tubes or stents.
What is hydronephrosis?
This syndrome presents with proteinuria, hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia, and severe edema.
What is nephrotic syndrome?
This condition causes fibrous plaques along the tunica albuginea, resulting in a curved and painful
What is Peyronie disease?
This prostate condition can include fever, chills, and acute urinary symptoms and may require antibiotics.
What is acute bacterial prostatitis (Type I)?
This procedure involves creating a urinary diversion using part of the ileum, often after bladder removal.
What is an ileal conduit?