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For individuals with a developmental disability
- Mild heart failure or varicose veins can produce nocturia
- Early symptoms of enlarged prostate may be caused by urinary tract infection
- Hematuria may be a symptom of an enlarged prostate or kidney stones or bladder infection
- If there is a known history of urinary system abnormality such as kidney or bladder disease there may be no urinary output (anuria)
GENITOURINARY SYSTEM
- Urinary tract infections
- Inguinal hernia
- Ureteral reflux
- Change in kidney function
- Bladder cancer
- Incidence of testicular cancer
- Enlarged prostate
- Bladder and/or kidney stones
GENITOURINARY FUNCTIONAL CHANGES
- Any sudden or unexplained change in the individual should be investigated medically
- A change in urinary output (increased or decreased) may occur
- Urinary incontinence may occur
- Nocturia (increased nighttime voiding) may occur
- Urinary tract infections may occur
- Urinary retention may occur
- Changes in urine (odour, colour, blood, concentration, mucous) may be reported
- Confusion (mental, restlessness, agitation) may be noted and can be due to urinary infection
- Pain and discomfort may be reported
- An increased risk of dehydration can occur
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