The Renal Health Problem
Reynaldo O. Joson, MD
1998
Concept of the Renal Problem
Renal Problem is the problem of the kidney and its excretory tract (ureter, bladder, urethra) in both males and females and both young and old persons.
It is a problem that affects the biopsychosocial well-being of any person who has it.
It frequently leads to disability and death.
It also affects the social and economic productivity of individuals, families, and communities.
Common Types of Renal Problem
Based on location
Kidney parenchyma
Excretory duct
Renal pelvis
Ureter
Bladder
Urethra
Based on Disorder
Congenital
Degenerative
Infection
Tumor
Metabolic
Trauma
Neurogenic
Others
Based on whether obstruction is present or not
Obstructive or non-obstructive uropathy
Treatment
Trauma
Repair
Control bleeding
Nontrauma
Control infection
Remove obstruction
Promote renal function
Provide artificial kidney
Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis
Hemodialysis
Transplantation
Preventive Nephrology Project
To solve the renal health problem in the community, a preventive nephrology project is being done to screen asymptomatic children so as to reduce the incidence of end-stage renal disease.
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