What is proteinuria? Proteinuria is the medical term for the presence of higher than normal levels of protein in the urine. There are different types of protein that may be present in the urine. This can be divided into albumin and non-albumin proteins. Albumin, a blood protein, is among the more abundant of the serum >> Read More ...
Fecaluria (UK ~ faecaluria) is the medical term for the presence of fecal particles in the urine as a result of passing feces through the urethra when urinating (voiding). It is a fairly uncommon urinary problem and is almost always associated with a fistula between the colon or rectum and the bladder (enterovesical >> Read More ...
The bladder is a muscular sac and expands (distends) as it fills with urine. As the bladder fills, the sensory stretch receptors elicit impulses to trigger the micturition reflex and empty the bladder. However, this process is also under voluntary control and the external urethral sphincter will not relax and allow urine >> Read More ...
Definition Hyperoxaluria is the term for high levels of oxalate in the urine. It is normal to pass oxalate in the urine but these levels are lower than 40mg (milligrams) per day. In hyperoxaluria the urinary oxalate levels exceed 40mg within a 24 hour period. The oxalate is produced within the body and/or sourced from >> Read More ...
What is urea? Urea is the organic compound high in nitrogen that is formed in the body during protein and ammonia breakdown. It is fairly harmless but large quantities can be dangerous and urea is constantly passed out by the kidneys in urine. Proteins are broken down into simpler substances known as amino acids which are >> Read More ...
Trauma to the urinary bladder is not considered as one of the common injuries in events like a motor vehicle collision but it may occur more often than you think. In fact as many as 6 out of 10 bladder trauma cases are due to motor vehicle accidents, and it is very likely to arise when the pelvic girdle is fractured in a >> Read More ...
The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular sac that stretches to store urine. As it fills, we feel the urge to urinate. Most of the time we can resist this urge if it is not intense or until we are able to find a suitable environment to urinate, like the toilet. Sometimes we resist the urge even though it is intense. While >> Read More ...
The color of excretions are known to vary to some degree but most of us can differentiate between normal and abnormal hues. When it comes to urine we expect it to be a yellowish color, sometimes ranging from a darker mustard color and at other times a very pale yellow or even clear. Green urine is not just abnormal, it is >> Read More ...
The urine is composed of a number of different substances including nutrients, salts and wastes. It is the body’s way of expelling what it does not need and maintaining a state of balance known as homeostasis. When there is any disease or disorder in the body, it may at times be detectable through changes in the >> Read More ...
The kidneys are working throughout the day and night to filter the blood of excess water and certain nutrients, electrolytes, wastes and toxins. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the inner balance necesarry for health >> Read More ...
