Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary Tract Infection Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as microbial colonization of urine and tissue invasion along the urinary tract. A part from bacteria,yeast, fungi and viruses may produce urinary infection. Significant Bacteriuria is said to exist when a bacteria count is over 100,000 organisms / ml in a fresh “clean catch” midstream specimen […]

Acute Renal Failure (ARF)

Acute Renal Failure (ARF) Acute renal failure is the rapid  loss your kidneys’ ability to remove waste and help balance fluids and electrolytes in your body. In this case, rapid means within 7 days. Causes of Acute Renal Failure (ARF) Pre-renal causes Pre-renal causes  include systemic causes, such as low blood volume, low blood pressure, heart failure, liver cirrhosis […]

Common Symptoms and Investigations of Urinary system

Common Symptoms and Investigations of Urinary system Oliguria Normal urine volume in 24 hours in health and in temperate climates is in a range of 800-2500 ml. A volume less than 400 ml is called oliguria. Anuria : Urine volume < 100ml / 24 hours is called anuria Polyuria : Urine volume > 3 litres / 24 hours is […]