Renal Problem
Overview and Personal Perspective of Renal Problem
SWU-CM Medical Students Batch 2001
May, 1999
I. Concept of Renal Problem
A. Definition of “Renal Problem”
“Renal Problem” - health problem involving or affecting the renal system
“Health Problem” - problem affecting health of individuals, families, and communities
(See I-B)
“Renal System” - urinary system with the following parts:
kidney (R and L), ureter (R and L), urinary bladder, and urethra
B. How the “Renal Problem” can affect the health of individuals, families, and communities
“Renal Problem” can affect the biopsychosocial well-being of individuals who have
them.
They can cause disability and death.
They can affect the socioeconomic productivity of individuals, families, and
communities.
II. Common Types of “Renal Problem”
A. According to whether structure or function is primarily involved
B. According to whether primary or secondary involvement of renal system is involved
Renal Problem
Overview and Personal Perspective of Renal Problem
SWU-CM Medical Students Batch 2001
May, 1999
III. Common Causes of “Renal System”
A. According to types of disorders
Congenital
Noncongenital
Trauma
Tumor
Infection
Degenerative
Endocrine
etc
Congenital (nonacquired) ---------------- Noncongenital (acquired)
Malignant (cancer) ------------------------Nonmalignant (noncancer)
Obstructive --------------------------------Non-obstructive
B. According to underlying or contributory factors
Genetic Nongenetic
Environmental
Self-induced
Intentional
Nonintentional
IV. Magnitude of “Renal Problem”
A. Based on Types of Disorder
Renal Problem
Overview and Personal Perspective of Renal Problem
SWU-CM Medical Students Batch 2001
May, 1999
B. Based on Types of Diseases
V. Personal Perspective on How to Solve the “Renal Problem” in the Community (Phil/local region) using the Primary Health Care Approach
+1 - hardest; +4 easiest (reference: degree of ease of control of etiology)
Primary Health Care Approach
Community participation
Multisectoral cooperation
Appropriate technology
Health education
Renal Problem
Overview and Personal Perspective of Renal Problem
SWU-CM Medical Students Batch 2001
May, 1999
VI. Common Presenting Complaints of Patients with “Renal Problem”
Complaints Conditions/Diseases
Dysuria Urinary tract infection
Oliguria Renal failure
Obstructive uropathy
Frequent Urination Urinary tract infection
Diabetes mellitus
Polyuria
Urinary incontinence
Hematuria Stones
Tumors
Nephritis
Flank Pain Stones
Infection
Flank Mass Tumors
Hydronephrosis
Edema
Hypertension
Renal Failure
Renal Problem
Overview and Personal Perspective of Renal Problem
SWU-CM Medical Students Batch 2001
May, 1999
Anatomy of the Renal System
General illustration of parts
Surface anatomy of renal system
Male vs female
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