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I. Purpose of Urinating
To flush out waste products
To keep body fluid levels down
Failure to do so results to edema –commonly seen in the form of puffy ankles
Why do we urinate?
Too much water intake
Nervous peeing
Overactive bladder
Habitual peeing
Capiral, Shaira Nadine A.; Humilde, Al Mita Rose N.; Vilog, Cathy R.
Nerve problems
Medication
Weakened bladder muscles
Symptoms:
Acute Urinary Retention
Inability to urinate
Painful, urgent need to urinate
Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen
Bloating of lower abdomen
Chronic Urinary Retention
Urinary frequency
Trouble beginning a urine stream
Weak or an interrupted urine stream
Urgent need to urinate with little success when trying to urinate
Feeling the need to urinate after finishing urination
Mild and constant discomfort in lower abdomen and urinary tract
Treatment
Bladder drainage
Urethral dilation
Urethral stents
Prostate medication
Surgery
2. Urinary Tract Infection/ Cystitis/ Urinary Bladder Inflammation- An infection in any part of your urinary system –
kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Causes:
Typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the
bladder.
Symptoms:
A strong, persistent urge to urinate
A burning sensation when urinating
Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
Urine that appears cloudy
Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored –a sign of blood in the urine
Strong-smelling urine
Pelvic pain
Rectal pain
Treatment and Drugs: Antibiotics
Capiral, Shaira Nadine A.; Humilde, Al Mita Rose N.; Vilog, Cathy R.