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Urinary Elimination Issues, Neuromuscular Issues - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Urinary Incontinence
        
        Lifestyle changes including training the bladder's muscles and altering intake
        
        Medications can be utilized but vary dependent on the exact cause of the malfunciton
    - - Stimulation of urination is insufficient
        
        Urinary Retention
        
        The urine can be drained from the bladder via catheterization, either by medical provider or the self
        
        Treatment can include various medications to relax the muscles or interventions to reduce resistance in urination.
- - - - Reduced vascular volume
        
        If the volume loss is due to water loss or sodium level issues, stabilization of fluid levels and ion levels is critical
        
        If the volume loss is related to bleeding, stemming the loss and replenishing bodily fluids
    - - Embolism within the arteries perfusing the kidneys
        
        Medications like anticoagulants and thrombolytics
        
        Surgery can be utilized to remove the blockage
- - - - Lithotripsy or other more invasive treatments can be used to break apart the stones
      - If they're smaller, they can be passed without much intervention, however, pain medications can be used
    - - Chemotherapy
      - Surgery
- - - - Antibiotics
      - Corticosteroids
    - - Maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balances
      - Dialysis can be used if filtration in the kidneys begin to fail
- - - - As with other cancers, surgery to remove the cancerous portions can be done
      - Additional therapies such as chemotherapy can be used
    - - Dietary changes and antibiotics
      - Depending on the severity of the condition, surgery may be needed to remove the impacted sections of the large intestines
  - - - Insulin usage will help reduce blood sugar levels and protect nerves from damage
      - Dieting and exercise help reduce the impacts of the condition
    - - Triggering foods should be identified and avoided
      - Exercise helps the motility of the gut