There are many ways a disease can manifest, and some of them are fairly simple symptoms that we often tend to brush them off, such as a fever, a headache, mild pain, or a general discomfort that may be mundane and would not affect our day to day lives. One of the most common problems most of us have encountered is feeling sick and wanting to pee frequently. These two simple conditions can mean several conditions that can range from a urinary tract infection, to more serious ones such as those that concern kidney problems. Here we will tackle several diseases that can be related to these two symptoms.
Excessive fluid intake or over hydration occurs when the sodium present in the blood becomes diluted. This condition can also lead to water intoxication. It is important to remember that the need for water varies greatly depending on age, sex, activities, and other factors.
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when certain bacteria present in the digestive tract and the anus move into the urethra. This is more common with women than in men and can lead to dangerous and painful infections in the kidneys. The condition is easy to detect, however, some cases are asymptomatic. Diagnosis of UTI may be determined by urine testing and physical examination
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STI involves the reproductive tract. This is usually acquired via sexual contact with an infected person. It involves a variety of organisms including Herpes or syphilis.
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Diabetes occurs when the body cannot make and consume enough amount of insulin. The risk of having this condition increases with an increased weight or obesity. When this occurs, other serious health problems can also occur, some of which include eye problems, nerve damages, kidney failures, heart diseases, and stroke. Diabetes will be worse with an unbalanced diet, lack of exercise, and bad habits such as drinking and smoking.
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Hydronephrosis is a condition wherein one or both kidneys swell with urine due to its inability to drain to the bladder. This might be due to several factors including kidney stone, tumor, blood clot, enlarge prostate or uterus. Physical exams including rectal in men and pelvic in women help in the diagnosis of hydronephrosis. Laboratory tests such as urinalysis, CT scan, and MRI can also be done.
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Lead poisoning is a very serious condition resulting from an exposure to a toxic metal usually found in paints and gasoline. This should be given immediate medical attention to prevent other problems from occurring.
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Kidney stones occur when hard deposits of salts and minerals are formed inside the kidneys. This may due to several causes which can greatly affect the urinary tract, including the kidneys to the bladder.
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Prostate enlargement is a condition wherein there is an increase in the size of the prostate due to the formation of nodules and development of additional tissues. This normally occurs in elderly males.
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Vesicoureteral reflux is a medical condition wherein the urine goes through passages that are not meant for urine. This also occurs when the urine reverses its flow.
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Bladder cancer is more common in men. The risk of having this disease increases with smoking, toxin exposure, radiation, and infections. The symptoms of this type of condition are almost the same with UTI. Thus, it is recommended for immediate checking and diagnosis.
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