Abdominal mass
... urinary tract infection blood in the
urine ( hematuria ) urinary incontinence ... , fever , anemia , hematuria ( blood in the
urine ), and hypertension . HOW CAN THE DOCTOR TELL ... urinary incontinence (unintended leakage of
urine ) frequent, urgent urination blockage of ...
Abdominal Pain
... abdominal "fullness" a painful urge to pass
urine but the inability to do so Chronic
urine retention may feel uncomfortable but is not ... nausea , vomiting , fever , or blood in the
urine . ...
Acid
... levels of uric acid in blood serum or in
urine . Anti - acid medicines - H2-receptor ... Uric acid is the end-product of p
urine catabolism. Purines (such as adenine and ... high concentration of uric acid in the
urine . Uric acid crystals Definition: Acute ...
Acidosis
... the kidney s fail to excrete acids into the
urine , which causes a person's blood to remain too ... the body), severe vomiting and diarrhea , or
urine with an abnormal color or odor, are also screened with a
urine test for specific amino acid levels. This ...
Albumin
... ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... A
urine albumin is a test that measures the amount of protein in
urine . Pictures & Images White Nail Syndrome ... ... ), or abdomen ( ascites ). Albumin in
urine ( Albumin uria): Hot Blanket Pack and other ...
Aminoaciduria
... levels of amino acid excretion in the
urine that indicates possible inborn errors of ... The abnormal presence of amino acids in the
urine . ChromatographyA family of labor atory ... The abnormal presence of amino acids in the
urine . Chromatography ... ...
Amylase
... Amylase -
urine Definition: This is a test that measures the amount of amylase in
urine . An increased amount of amylase in the
urine is called amylasuria. An amylase test ...
Bedwetting
... nocturnal enuresis , refers to the passage of
urine during sleep. Enuresis is the medical term for ... , means that a child accidentally passes
urine at night during sleep. Bedwetting . ... used to control bedwetting by reducing
urine production. This article profiles the medicine ...
Bilirubin
... : A red pigment in liver bile , blood , and
urine . Bilirubin is a product of hemoglobin ... red blood cells, and you excrete it in your
urine . But hepatitis interferes with your liver 's ... product produced by the liver that colors
urine and is involved in the formation of some ...
Bladder
... has several layers. Bladder Cancer - the
urine and frequent, painful urination . Treatment ... bladder too small to hold the normal amount of
urine produced by the kidney s. Bladder outlet obstruction refers to any condition that blocks
urine flow from the bladder . It occurs primarily in ...
Bleeding
... unusually menstrual bleeding blood in the
urine ... Bleeding from the anus or rectum . ... Bleeding from the kidney s produces smoky
urine , which may be b right red. Bleeding from the ... and precedes urination . Bleeding from the
urine vesicle produces b right ...
Calcium stones
... in people who have too little citrate in their
urine . Uric acid stones or cystine stones in people who have
urine that is too acidic. Causes of Calcium Stones ... when there are imbalances of components in the
urine that either promote or inhibit formation of the ...
Catheter
... with the use of catheter s used to drain
urine from the body. CATHETER IZATIONS - The ... tube inserted into your bladder to drain
urine . Because it can be left in place in the ... through the urethra into the bladder to let
urine flow out into a collection bag. Catheter ...
Catecholamines
... portion of blood . Catecholamines -
urine Alternate Names : Adrenalin-
urine Test, Dopamine-
urine Test, Epinephrine ...
Chronic pancreatitis
... with chronic pancreatitis . Blood in the
urine may affect
urine amylase levels. A woman who is having her menstrual period may need to schedule a
urine amylase test for a time when her period is ...
Clitoris
... a small penis . The urethra l opening (where
urine comes out) can be anywhere along, above, or ... a canal known as the urethra discharges the
urine from the body. In boys, the urethra runs the length of the penis to its tip; in girls, the
urine discharges through an opening found between the ...
Corticosteroids
... system . 17-HYDROXY CORTICOSTEROIDS - A
urine test which measures the amount of 17-hydroxy ... 17-hydroxy corticosteroids and excreted in the
urine . The 17-hydroxy corticosteroids test measures the amount of 17-OHCS in
urine . Alternative Names: 17-OHCS How the test is ...
Creatinine clearance
... test compares the level of creatinine in
urine with the creatinine level in the blood , ... ... test compares the level of creatinine in
urine with the creatinine level in the blood , usually based on assessments of a 24-hour
urine sample and a blood sample drawn at the end of ...
Creatinine
... to decreased excretion of creatinine in the
urine . CREATININE - A waste product of protein metabolism that is found in the
urine . Can be measured to assess overall kidney ... measure creatinine levels in your blood and
urine to provide information about how well your ...
Crying
... to urinate and producing only a few drops of
urine at a time are other signs of urinary tract ... . Your child may have difficulty controlling the
urine and may leak
urine into clothing or bedsheets. A grizzly baby ...
Culture
... the female genital tract. Culture of the
urine is a method of diagnosis for urinary tract ... microorganism s present in a given quantity of
urine . Precautions ... BLOOD CULTURE S - A test ... exam of vaginal discharge Pap smear
urine and blood studies (including hormone levels ) ...
Cystitis
... of the bladder becomes inflamed and passing
urine becomes painful. Find out about causes and ... of the urethra , the tube that drains
urine from the bladder ). CYSTITIS "1 ( Bladder ... back; frequent, urgent, and painful urination .
urine often has a strong, unpleasant odor and may ...
Cystinuria
... (SIS-tih-NOO-ree-uh): A condition in which
urine contains high levels of the amino acid cystine. If cystine does not dissolve in the
urine , it can build up to form kidney stones . ... of homocystine in the patient's blood and
urine . This possibility can be excluded by a ...
Cystoscopy
... urinary tract infections ; blood in the
urine ( hematuria ); loss of bladder control ( ... bladder ; unusual cells that have been found in
urine sample; ... Your doctor may recommend ... urinary tract infections blood in your
urine ( hematuria ) ... Cystoscopy is a procedure ...
Cytology
... exam of pleura l fluid cytology exam of
urine cytology exam of sputum Pap smear ... ... smear) testing for allergic rhinitis ...
urine cytology Hematuria tests may also be used to ... a microscope to check for abnormal cells. A
urine cytology examination may show carcinoma ...
Dehydration
... fails to replenish the water lost each day in
urine , sweat and feces , dehydration occurs. ... & Signs Dry or sticky mouth Low or no
urine output ; concentrated
urine appears dark yellow Not producing tears Sunken ...
Diabetes insipidus
... -- marked by extreme thirst and excessive
urine output -- caused by a deficiency of the ... that normally would limit the amount of
urine made. Diabetes insipidus is a condition ... causes frequent urination . The large volume of
urine is diluted, mostly water. To make up for lost ...
Diabetic ketoacidosis
... - Serum ( Serum Ketones ) Ketone Bodies -
urine ( Ketones -
urine ) Ketones - Serum ( Serum Ketones ) Ketones -
urine ... Pregnancy and diabetic ketoacidosis ...
Diagnosis
... Diagnosis is made by ruling out other causes.
urine analysis,
urine culture , and
urine cytology tests are essential. Diagnosis ...
Diaphoresis
... at night ( nocturia ) Cloudy or abnormal
urine color Blood in the
urine Foul or strong
urine odor ... euchologion; euchologue; euchology; ...
Enuresis
... is the intentional or involuntary voiding of
urine into clothes or other inappropriate places by a ... nocturnal enuresis , refers to the passage of
urine during sleep. Enuresis is the medical term for ... Insipidus - Source:MedicineNet Enuresis (
urine Incontinence ) - Source: Psychology Today ...
Faint
... pain increased weakness red or brown
urine bruises that increase in size without further ... pulse or rapid breathing Extreme thirst , no
urine output , or sunken eyes Pale, clammy, or cool ... is "pounding" or beating very fast. blood y
urine more than 24 hours after the test inability to ...
Fontanelle
... skull ). Babies may also pass little or no
urine . Diagnosis and treatment ... Dry or sticky mouth Low or no
urine output ; concentrated
urine appears dark yellow Not producing tears Sunken ...
Gamma
... Names : Gamma globulin Electrophoresis -
urine , IEP -
urine , Immunoglobulin Electrophoresis -
urine , ...
Glomerulonephritis
... substances to leak from the blood into the
urine . Glomerulonephritis : This is an ... , paroxysm al nocturnal hemoglobinuria (dark
urine in the morning that lightens up during the day), ... reactions. Red blood cells in the
urine may be caused by kidney or bladder injury , ...
Gout
... occurs secondary an inherited abnormality of p
urine metabolism , resulting in the deposition of ... in joints , rather than being excreted in the
urine . Gout is a painful condition characterised ... in joints , rather than being excreted in the
urine . Gout (which see) produces extreme pain , ...
HCG
... can suggest twins. An HCG (qualitative -
urine ) or HCG (qualitative - serum ) test confirms ... degree of blood loss ... HCG Qualitative
urine Test (
urine Pregnancy Test ) HCG Quantitative Serum ...
Hematuria
... symptoms other than the identification of red
urine , in the case of gross hematuria . Microscopic ... without symptoms. Hematuria ( Blood in the
urine ) Hematuria is the presence of red blood cells ( RBC s) in the
urine . In microscopic hematuria , the ...
Hydronephrosis
... or stretching of the area of kidney s where
urine collects that can occur when there is an obstruction of
urine flow somewhere along the urinary tract , most ... Hydronephrosis : Distention of the kidney with
urine . Due to obstruction of ...
Immunoelectrophoresis
... Immunoelectrophoresis - plasma and
urine Definition: A test that compares the clearance ... protein ). Immunoelectrophoresis -
urine Alternate Names : Gamma globulin Electrophoresis -
urine , IEP - ...