Urinary System Quick Review Tell your neighbor your

Urinary System

Quick Review Tell your neighbor your favorite movie n Tell your neighbor what you would do with 1, 000 dollars! n Turn to your neighbor and tell him/her the four major parts of the urinary system n

Problems of the Urinary System 1. Cystitis – inflammation of the bladder caused by a bacterial infection n 2. Urethritis- inflammation of the urethra caused by bacterial infection. n n Important – if you experience a burning pain during urination, increased urination, or blood in urine, you need to see a doctor ASAP! You may have these disorders!

Kidney Problems n 1. Nephritis – inflammation of nephrons in kidneys. n n This leads to a changed amount of urine produced. 2. Kidney Stones – formed when salts in the urine crystallize into solid stones If the stone moves into the ureter, it causes immense pain n Smaller stones may pass, but stones larger than 1 cm have to be broken down using shock waves n Sometimes, surgery is required n

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Kidney Failure 1. Sometimes, our kidneys do not function n 2. This can be caused by infection, decreased blood flow, or diseases that damage kidney tissue n 3. So…what do we do? How do we treat it? n

n 4. We can use hemodialysis – an artificial kidney machine removes waste products from the blood Takes 3 -5 hrs and is done 3 -4 times per week n You. Tube - Hemodialysis machine n n 5. We can also have a kidney transplant n Basically, an organ donor gives a healthy kidney to someone in need

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How do I keep the urinary system healthy? Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day n Limit your intake of caffeine and soft drinks n This can increase water loss through urine, thus dehydrating your body n Take more showers than baths n n Eliminates the risk of infections due to contaminated water

Be Proactive!!! n 1. If you experience pain, burning, or blood during urination, you need to tell a doctor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!