2. ARF
ARF stands for Acute
Renal Failure.
Acute means an illness
that has had rapid onset or
a short duration.
Renal refers to the
kidneys.
failure refers to the kidneys
being unable to do their
job of filtering waste from
the blood.
In ARF dangerous levels of
toxins may accumulate in
the body, edema may
occur, and bones may
weaken.
3. CRF
CRF stands for Chronic Renal failure.
Chronic and Acute renal failure are different
because a chronic disease is something that
has existed long term and cannot be cured.
Chronic Renal Failure also results in, an inability
of the kidneys to filter waste and toxins out of
the body, edema, and loss of bone strength.
In the beginning stages of CRF you may not
show any signs or symptoms. It usually
becomes noticeable in the later stages of the
disease.
CRF can result in end stage failure unless
dialysis or a kidney transplant is done.
4. UTI
UTI stands for urinary tract
infection.
A urinary tract infection is
caused by bacteria that
typically infects bladder.
The infection can spread to
the kidneys.
UTI’s are more common in
females because the urethra
is closer to the anus than
males.
UTI’s typically result in a
burning stinging sensation
while urinating and cloudy
urine.
5. BUN
BUN stands for Blood Urea
Nitrogen
When protein is broken down
in the body Urea Nitrogen is
created.
BUN is a blood test done to
find the levels of Urea
Nitrogen in the blood. Based
on the tests findings you can
get a glimpse into how well
the kidneys and liver are
functioning.
If the Urea Nitrogen levels
are too high this may suggest
impaired kidney or liver
function.
6. UC
UC stands for Urine Culture.
A Urine Culture is done to
identify bacteria in the urine
that could be the cause of a
UTI.
This process checks to see if
over a period of time bacteria
grow in the urine sample.
Normally urine would be
considered sterile which
means bacteria would not
grow in the urine.
If bacteria growth is found
then the test is a positve.