This document discusses various urologic disorders including urinary tract infections, urolithiasis, and voiding dysfunction. It describes the symptoms, diagnostic workup, and management of conditions like urethritis, epididymitis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and overactive bladder. The document provides detailed information on the presentation, evaluation, and treatment options for common urologic problems encountered in clinical practice.
6. Epididymitis
Acute : pain, swelling, of the epididymis <6wk
chronic :long-standing pain in the epididymis and
testicle, usu. no swelling.
DX
– Epididymitis vs. Torsion
– U/S
– Testicular scan
– Younger : N. gonorrhoeae or C. trachomatis
– Older : E. coli
8. Prostatitis
Syndrome that presents with inflammation±
infection of the prostate gland including:
– Dysuria, frequency
– dysfunctional voiding
– Perineal pain
– Painful ejaculation
22. Urolithiasis
Most people have crystals in their urine, so why
not everyone gets stones?
– Anatomic abnormalities
– Modifiers of crystal formation: Inhibitors/promoters
Citrate
Mg,
urinary proteins(nephrocalcin)
oxalate