Kidneys and urinary system

Conditions (5)

Bladder Cancer — Cáncer de vejiga

Bladder cancer is a malignant tumor that begins in the cells lining the bladder, the organ that stores urine.

Chronic Kidney Disease — Enfermedad renal crónica

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood.

Kidney Cancer — Cáncer de riñón

Kidney cancer, most commonly renal cell carcinoma, is a malignant tumor that starts in the kidneys.

Kidney Stones — Cálculos renales

Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) — Infección de las vías urinarias (IVU)

A urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra.

Symptoms (5)

Blood in Urine (Hematuria) — Sangre en la orina

Blood in the urine, medically called hematuria, can make urine appear pink, red, or cola-colored.

Frequent Urination (Polyuria) — Micción frecuente

Frequent urination means needing to urinate more often than usual — typically more than eight times in a 24-hour period.

Painful Urination (Dysuria) — Micción dolorosa

Painful urination, medically called dysuria, is a burning, stinging, or aching sensation felt when urinating.

Urinary Incontinence — Incontinencia urinaria

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional leaking of urine.

Urinary Urgency — Urgencia urinaria

Urinary urgency is the sudden, strong, and difficult-to-ignore need to urinate.

Anatomy (3)

Bladder — Vejiga

The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine produced by the kidneys.

Kidney — Riñón

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist, located on either side of your spine just below your rib cage.

Ureter — Uréter

The ureters are two thin muscular tubes, one connected to each kidney, that carry urine from the kidneys down to the bladder.

Procedures (2)

Hemodialysis — Hemodiálisis

Hemodialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that uses a machine to filter waste products, excess fluid, and toxins from your blood when your kidneys can no longer do so.

Peritoneal Dialysis — Diálisis peritoneal

Peritoneal dialysis is a kidney replacement therapy done at home using the lining of your abdomen — the peritoneum — as a natural filter.

Emergency care (1)

Urinary Catheter — Catéter urinario

A urinary catheter is a thin, flexible tube inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine.

Tests (1)

Urine Culture — Cultivo de orina

A urine culture is a laboratory test that grows any bacteria or yeast present in your urine on a special dish, then identifies exactly which organism is causing an infection.

Other areas of the glossary

• Heart and circulation — Corazón y circulación
• Lungs and breathing — Pulmones y respiración
• Digestive system — Sistema digestivo
• Brain and nerves — Cerebro y nervios
• Mental health — Salud mental
• Reproductive health and pregnancy — Salud reproductiva y embarazo
• Bones, joints and muscles — Huesos, articulaciones y músculos
• Blood and immune system — Sangre y sistema inmunitario
• Hormones, diabetes and metabolism — Hormonas, diabetes y metabolismo
• Skin, hair and nails — Piel, cabello y uñas
• General care: tests, procedures and medicines — Atención general: pruebas, procedimientos y medicamentos
• Eyes and ears — Ojos y oídos
• Insurance and billing — Seguro médico y facturación