Kidney Disease and Urology
Your kidneys are amazing organs. One of the kidney’s major functions is to filter and remove waste products and excess fluids from your body. Each and every day, your kidneys filter over 200 quarts of fluid to produce about 2 quarts of urine that is stored in the bladder, and ultimately removed through a process called urination. Your kidneys also play an important role in removing drugs, regulating blood pressure, controlling the production of red bloods cells and helping promote strong, healthy bones by producing an active form of vitamin D.
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- Q What causes hematuria?
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Dr. Jill Rabin, Obstetrics & GynecologyHematuria, or blood in the urine, almost always indicates an abnormality, unless atrophic vaginitis and cystitis (thinning of the vaginal and bladder tissues due to a lack of estrogen) is the culprit, or unless menstrual blood happens to accidentally get... Full Answer
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- Q What is hematuria?
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Hematuria is when you have blood in your urine. It can either be seen with the naked eye or require microscopic examination to make the diagnosis. In either case it is abnormal and requires a diagnostic workup to determine the cause and the proper... Full Answer
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- Q Should I train my bladder by holding it or go when I need to?
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Bladder training involving holding maneuvers is best reserved for those who have a small bladder capacity. Normal adult bladders should hold 8 to 12 oz (240 - 360 cc) and in some individuals up to 20 oz (600 cc). Urine volumes above this can lead to... Full Answer
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- Q Why does it hurt when I urinate with a ureteral stent?
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If you have a ureteral stent, you can expect pain in your bladder, urethra, and kidney when you urinate. Why? The stent temporarily changes the way the bladder, ureter, and kidney work together. Normally: The ureter has a one-way valve as it... Full Answer
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- Q How is a ureteral stent removed?
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Ureteral stents usually stay in for a few weeks, depending on the procedure you had. With some operations, the stent will stay in place for 6 weeks afterward. Your surgeon will give you the details. To remove most stents, a soft, flexible scope... Full Answer
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- Q What are some side effects of a ureteral stent?
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A ureteral stent typically causes two other symptoms: Feeling like you have to "go" all the time. The end of the stent sits near the opening of the bladder, and it stimulates the area that tells your brain you have to urinate. The result is that... Full Answer
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- Q What increases my risk for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI)?
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Acquired NDI: Acquired nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI) is usually caused by certain drugs, such as lithium, demeclocycline, and aminoglycosides. It can also be caused by severe dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance, such as an elevated blood... Full Answer
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- Q What is nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI)?
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Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI) is a rare disorder that is caused by large amounts of dilute urine produced by the nephrons, which are found in the kidneys. Normally, the kidneys control the concentration of the urine by absorbing water and... Full Answer
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- Q Is a cystocele a type of pelvic organ prolapse?
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A cystocele, also known as a prolapsed bladder, is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. When the supporting structures and connective tissue around the bladder become weak, the bladder can drop down and part of it can bulge through the vaginal wall. A... Full Answer
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- Q What is a prolapsed bladder?
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Dr. Arthur Crowley, UrologyA Prolapsed bladder, also called fallen bladder or cystocele, is a condition that affects the urinary bladder and the vagina. In women, the front wall of the vagina supports the bladder. Significant bodily stress such as childbirth can damage this part... Full Answer
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