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Urinary system or urinary tract is an organ system that functions to filter and remove waste substances and excess fluid through urine. Various diseases around the urinary tract, such as urinary tract infections, urinary tract stones, and also urinary incontinence, you can experience if there are problems with your urinary system or urinary system. The urinary system or urinary tract consists of kidneys, bladder, ureters, and also the urethra (urinary tract). Through this channel, urine is excreted outside the body. The parts of the urinary system have their respective functions and roles. Function of the Urinary System Section Urine is liquid waste consisting of water, salt, urea, uric acid, as well as the body's metabolic waste. In order to urinate normally, all parts of the urinary system need to work together in the right order. Here are some parts of the urinary system and their functions, including: Kidney The human body has a pair of kidneys, which are inside the...

Urinalysis is a urine test carried out with the aim to determine a person's health condition. This test can also detect diseases such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes. If the doctor recommends that you do a urinalysis or urine test in order to find out what illness you are suffering from, it is advisable to consume plenty of water so that the required urine sample can be sufficient. When taking certain medications or supplements, also consult your doctor. Because, some drugs or supplements can affect the results of urinalysis tests conducted. Ways and Process of Urinalysis Examination In urinalysis, first a urine sample will be taken. However, urine sampling cannot be done haphazardly. You must first clean the genitals, especially in the area around the urethra to prevent urine samples from being contaminated with bacteria. The containers used must also be kept clean. You are advised not to touch the inside of the urine container used, so that bacteri...

Amenorrhea is a condition that does not come menstruation or menstruation in women. Amenorrhea is called if it does not menstruate for 3 consecutive cycles or more, and if until the age of 15 years has never experienced menstruation. In addition to no menstruation, there are some signs and symptoms that may occur accompanying amenorrhea conditions, such as experiencing hair loss, headaches, pelvic pain, appearance of acne, altered vision, and the growth of fine hairs on the face. Various Causes of Amenorrhea Amenorrhea is divided into two, primary and secondary amenorrhea. In primary amenorrhea, young women do not get menstruation even though they have entered puberty, which is around the age of 15-16 years. Primary amenorrhea can be influenced by a number of factors, including heredity and genetic defects that affect ovarian function and the menstrual cycle, such as Turner's syndrome. The condition of being overweight, often associated with poor nutrition, can cause hormona...

Aortic dissection is a serious condition in the form of a torn inner lining of the aortic artery. The blood then flows through the tear, causing the inner and middle layers of the aorta to separate (dissection). This condition must be watched out for, especially by the elderly (elderly) who have a history of high blood pressure or hypertension. Aortic dissection that is not handled properly, can lead to a number of dangerous complications, including severe bleeding, stroke, damage to the aortic valve, damage to other organs such as the intestine and kidney, and can even lead to death. Recognize the Symptoms and Causes Factors The aorta is the main large arteries that drain blood from the heart throughout the body. If there is bleeding from the inner lining of the aorta, blood can flow between the walls of blood vessels and cause aortic lining to separate. If bleeding occurs continuously, this condition can cause damage to the aorta and also a decrease in blood supply to organs (i...

O leg or bowlegs is a condition where the knee remains wide open when a person stands even with the ankles and soles of the feet pressed together. Not infrequently children experience O legs at birth, although generally it will start to improve around the age of 15 to 18 months. O-leg condition, or in the medical world called genu varum, which occurs in children aged 2 years and over, should be consulted by a doctor. Because these conditions may be a sign or symptom of an underlying disease. Various Causes of Feet O One of the causes of prolonged O leg condition in infants, generally due to Blount disease, is a growth disorder that affects the lower limbs, precisely in the shin (tibia), and causes the legs to grow bent. This condition may have been seen early on, although some cases may go unnoticed until they reach adolescence. Over time, this disease will cause interference with the sufferer's knee joints. One of the risk factors that cause children to experience Blount di...