Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a blood disorder that results in blood clots forming in small blood vessels throughout the body. This results in a low platelet count, low red blood cells due to their breakdown, and often kidney, heart, and brain dysfunction. Symptoms may include large bruises, fever, weakness, shortness of […]
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 […]
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 […]