Definition: The urinary system, also known as the renal system produces and eliminates urine, the fluid waste excreted by the kidneys. The
Kidneys make urine by filtering wastes and extra water from the blood.
Describes abnormal kidney function and/or structure. It is common, frequently unrecognised and often exists together with other conditions.
Some symptoms: Weight loss and poor appetite, tiredness, blood in urine, itchy skin, insomnia.
Treatment: lifestyle changes, to help you stay healthy as possible, medicine (control associated problems) such as high blood pressure and high
cholesterol dialysis, treatment to replicate some of the kidney functions which may be necessary in advanced (Stage 5) CKD.
An infection of your bladder, kidneys or the tubes connected to them.
Symptoms of urinary tract infection include sudden need to pee and pain or burning sensation when peeing.
Treatment: Your doctor or nurse may prescribe antibiotics to treat a UTI. Some people with a severe UTI may be referred to hospital for
treatment and tests. You may need to stay for a few days.
Kidney (renal) failure is when kidneys don't work as well as they should.
Symptoms include vomiting, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, weakness, confusion.
Treatment: dialysis, kidney transplant.
Kidneys make urine by filtering wastes and extra water from the blood.
Describes abnormal kidney function and/or structure. It is common, frequently unrecognised and often exists together with other conditions.
Some symptoms: Weight loss and poor appetite, tiredness, blood in urine, itchy skin, insomnia.
Treatment: lifestyle changes, to help you stay healthy as possible, medicine (control associated problems) such as high blood pressure and high
cholesterol dialysis, treatment to replicate some of the kidney functions which may be necessary in advanced (Stage 5) CKD.
An infection of your bladder, kidneys or the tubes connected to them.
Symptoms of urinary tract infection include sudden need to pee and pain or burning sensation when peeing.
Treatment: Your doctor or nurse may prescribe antibiotics to treat a UTI. Some people with a severe UTI may be referred to hospital for
treatment and tests. You may need to stay for a few days.
Kidney (renal) failure is when kidneys don't work as well as they should.
Symptoms include vomiting, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, weakness, confusion.
Treatment: dialysis, kidney transplant.
