Examining urine and testing for normal or abnormal constituents using chemical substances OBJECTIVES: The objective of this lab is to determine the present of normal and abnormal constituents in the urine, also to examine the pH, specific gravity, and chemical constituents. HYPOTHESIS: If the pH in the urine is examined to be at 7, then the pH will be in a normal chemical reaction. If normal and abnormal constituents are present then white precipitate will form. If glucose is present in urine then when
Urine Therapy At the end of the winter of 1996, something historic occurred. During that February in India, the First World Conference on Urine Therapy took place. Scholars around the world gathered together to discuss the age-old practice of "urine therapy." Although urine therapy had been around for thousands of years, it had fallen into obscurity over the last century. Now, urine therapy was officially back in business. So what exactly was this alternative practice that dealt with one’s
Routine urine tests are part of prenatal visits to screen for infection or other conditions. Testing for the presence of protein in the urine (proteinuria) is necessary to determine if your kidney function is normal. Although proteins are normally absent in the urine, having a small amount of it during pregnancy is common. It can indicate kidney dysfunction, but it can also be related to infection, stress, or other conditions that need to be evaluated further. Causes of Protein in Urine During
Why does dog urine stain your lawn yellow? This is a question many a dog owner would love to know the answer to in order to rectify it. There are many theories out there but most have been proven to be urban legends. (Article 1): • Only female dogs cause dog spots – Not true Female dogs squat when they urinate and therefore leave behind a large volume of concentrated urine in a small area. Some male dogs also squat and they cause the same damage. • Yellow spots are more common with certain breeds
The Urinary tract includes the kidneys, the thin tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), and the main tube that carries the urine from the bladder (urethra). Women, men, and children are all immune to this infection. Women have the highest chances of getting it. In the Urinary tract, the main links of the ureters help get rid of any bacteria that tries to enter the urine, and the bladder helps prevent urine from backing up into the kidneys. Keywords: Ureters, Urethra. Urinary
Introduction The urinary tract makes and stores urine, which is one of the waste products of the body. Urine is made in the kidneys and travels down the ureters to the bladder. The urethra in a male is about 8 inches (20cm) long and opens at the end of the penis. The urethra provides an exit for urine as well as semen during ejaculation (Urology Health, 2014). Normal urine is sterile and contains no bacteria. However, bacteria may get into the urine from the urethra and travel into the bladder, causing
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection or inflammation of the bladder (cystitis), kidneys (pyelonephritis), or urethra (urethritis), leading to bacterial colonization of the urine. Infection of the urinary tract is a common problem, causing more than eight million office visits annually in the United States. UTI is the second most common infection that affects women. UTIs typically affect young, sexually active women. A lower UTI is an infection or inflammation of the bladder or urethra
Kidney stones are a result from the chemicals found in the urine. These chemicals are uric acid, calcium, phosphorus and oxalic acid. Kidney stone are tiny and hard deposits found in the kidney. They allow the urine to become concentrated and make the minerals and chemicals to crystallize and stick together. The pain can be severe and basically starts on the side or below the ribs and may go lower towards the groin and abdomen. Symptoms of kidney stones The symptoms or signs may or may not develop
Urolithiasis is the process of forming stones in the kidney, bladder, and/or urinary tract.1 1,200 to 1,400 per 100,000 people will develop a urinary stone each year. Urinary stones are formed when there is a decrease in urine volume or an excess of stone forming substances are present. The use of diagnostic imaging plays a vital role in the diagnostic and treatment processes of a stone in the urinary track. This paper will discuss the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of Urolithiasis
while absorbing large amount of it and producing around 1 to 2 litres of waste. Kidneys allow reabsorption of molecules from this filtrate into the blood. Thereafter these molecules are transferred to urinary bladder and then expelled from the body as urine. Kidneys are also producing hormones like erythropoietin, vitamin D and enzyme renin. Kidneys perform homeostatic functions which includes regulating
of the spine, just below the ribcage. Each kidney is connected to the bladder by ureters. The kidneys have many functions, but the most common functions are to clean waste, control chemicals, and regulate fluid in the body which makes up the urine. Urine collects in the kidney before entering the ureters and as time passes more materials are added. When calcium and oxalate or phosphates are combined in the kidney tiny stones are formed called nephrolithiasis, commonly known as kidney stones.
the body can use ketones as part of their energy. However, this is not true for acetone which cannot be used, and is excreted as waste mostly in the urine and breath. Sometimes a metabolic condition develops that causes a distinct odor in the breath. If there is enough acetone in the urine which can be detected with a Ketostix, this detection in the urine is called “ketosis.” Another metabolic condition is Ketoacidosis which can develop in people with Type 1 diabetes which may be confused with normal
I will be discussing a clinical case involving a 45-year-old grocery sales clerk experiencing a urinary disorder addressing issues such as: factors that could have been responsible for developing the stones; his water intake, diet, evaluation of the composition of the calculi; the outcome of test results for his WBC, blood calcium levels, CT scan, and X-ray; and the best treatment plan to prevent recurrence of post-treatment. Discuss possible factors that may have been responsible for the development
The first department that I completed my check offs in was Hematology. I work in Hematology on a regular basis, but there were still things I learned by going through my check off sheet with the hematology supervisor. One of the first things I learned was the proper way to count a fluid on a hemacytometer. Recently our lab purchased two new Beckman DXH Hematology analyzers that believe it or not will do the cell count on a fluid for you. You can check the count on a hemacytometer if you want
medical field highly recommends home remedies for UTI (urinary-tract infection) unless it is severe. The urinary tract is responsible for making urine and passing it out of the body. It is composed of the kidneys, ureters (tubes that move urine from kidneys to bladder), the bladder, and urethra. The presence of bacteria in the tract, through which urine passes from the kidneys via the bladder, is known as urinary tract infection or UTI. This infection is more common in young girls and women
Acute Renal Failure A client arrives at a clinic with with complains of asthenia, malaise, headache, weight gain, and a decrease in urination. A tentative diagnosis of acute renal failure is made. Explain the pathophysiology of acute renal failure. Include prerenal, intrarenal and postrenal cause. Acute kidney failure occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to filture waste products from your blood. Unfortunatley this leads to unbalanced
kidneys in our body located on the anterior side by the lower edge of the ribs on either side of the spinal cord. The major function of your kidneys is to filter the blood to remove waste products, helps balance water, salt, electrolytes and forms urine. There must be an adequate blood supply in order for the kidneys to function properly. When your kidneys suddenly shut down and stop working it’s called acute renal failure. Acute renal failure is the most common leading deaths in hospitals today.
Urethritis is a condition that affects the urethra. The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder so that it can be expelled from the body. In males semen also passes through this tube. This can cause the urethra to become irritated and inflamed. Pain with urination is the most common symptom of urethritis. The main cause of urethritis is normally an infection. It can usually be cured with antibiotics. It has been found that both males and females can develop urethritis. However, females
morning I helped Adriana catch a voided urine sample for her on a male Rottweiler. I previously discussed how I caught a voided urine sample in journal four. • On the same urine sample that I caught she wanted me to perform a complete urinalysis on it. I previously discussed how I perform a complete urinalysis in journal seven. My macroscopic findings of the urine were amber and were clear. The specific gravity was over 1.050, meaning this was a very concentrated urine sample. I then did my dipstick and
thirst even after drinking fluids (polydipsia), and excretion of large amounts of urine. In most people, the kidneys pass about 1 to 2 quarts of urine a day. In people with diabetes insipidus, the kidneys can pass 3 to 20 quarts of urine a day. As a result, a person with diabetes insipidus may feel the need to drink large amounts of liquids. The symptoms of diabetes insipidus are: Excessive thirst, Excessive urine volume. Excessive thirst: that may be intense or uncontrollable, usually with the