URINE REPORT Essay example - 1023 Words

URINE WHAT IS URINE ï‚â€" is a liquid by-product of the body secreted by the kidneys through a process called urination(or micturition) and excreted through the urethra. ï‚â€"Kidney’s waste from protein metabolism ï‚â€" urination - the primary method for excreting water-soluble chemicals from the body. ï‚â€"Dark yellow urine is often indicative of dehydration. ï‚â€"Yellowing/light orange may be caused by removal of excess B vitamins from the bloodstream. ï‚â€"Certain medications such as rifampin and phenazopyridine can cause orange urine. ï‚â€"Bloody urine is termed hematuria, a symptom of a wide variety of medical conditions. ï‚â€"Dark orange to brown urine can be a symptom of jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, or Gilberts syndrome. ï‚â€"Black or dark-colored urine is†¦show more content†¦CAUSES OF ALBUMINURIA ï‚â€"High blood pressure, ï‚â€"Congestive heart failure ï‚â€" Metabolic syndrome, or kidney damage from nephrotic syndrome ALBUMINURIA is seen in all forms of acute and chronic renal diseases GLUCOSE ï‚â€"Glucose is found in the blood and is the main sugar that the body manufactures ï‚â€"Glucosuria- The presence of glucose or blood sugar in urine is. It may indicate that the person has diabetes. ï‚â€"Diabetes Mellitus - condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced, so that glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed int o the cells of the body. SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES MELLITUS ï‚â€" frequent urination ï‚â€"increased thirst ï‚â€" increased hunger The treatment includes changes in diet, oral medications, and in some cases, daily injecti ons of insulin. Ketone bodies ï‚â€" are three water-soluble molecules that are produced by the liver from fatty acids during periods of low food intake or carbohydrate restriction for cells of the body to use as energy instead of glucose. ï‚â€"Acetone, Acetoacetic acid and Betahydroxybutyric acid ï‚â€"Ketonuria- The presence of ketone bodies in the urine is an indicative of incomplete fat metabolism (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) - develops when your body is unable to produce enough insulin. ï‚â€"May indicate diabetes orShow MoreRelatedFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 Pagesbetter study smarter save money From multiple study paths, to self-assessment, to a wealth of interactive visual and audio resources, WileyPLUS gives you everything you need to personalize the teaching and learning experience.  » F i n d o u t h ow t o M A K E I T YO U R S  » www.wileyplus.com ALL THE HELP, RESOURCES, AND PERSONAL SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS NEED! 2-Minute Tutorials and all of the resources you your students need to get started www.wileyplus.com/firstday Student