A Study of Urinary Tract Problems Usinig Ultrasound Imaging: Urinary Tract Problems using Ultrasound Imaging

Noor  Sehar Nadeem; Akash  John; Abid  Ali; Tahira  Fatima; Zainab  Saghir; Vaneeza  Tasaddaq

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v6i01.835

Authors

Noor Sehar Nadeem University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore, Gujrat, Pakistan
Akash John University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Chenab, Gujrat, Pakistan
Abid Ali Department of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Chenab, Gujrat, Pakistan
Tahira Fatima University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore, Gujrat, Pakistan
Zainab Saghir University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore, Gujrat, Pakistan
Vaneeza Tasaddaq University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, The University of Lahore, Gujrat, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v6i01.835

Keywords:

Urinary Tract Problems, Hydronephrosis, UTI, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Obstructive Uropathy

Abstract

Problems of the Urinary Tract are one of the most widespread infectious diseases, if left uncontrolled; it could really result in serious complications that can cause acute and chronic urinary tract failure. Objective: To assess the Urinary Tract Problems using Ultrasound Imaging.

Methods: It is cross-sectional research conducted at the Radiology Department of District Health Quarter Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan from 1, August 2022 to 30, November 2022. Abdominal Ultrasound Techniques was performed in a supine position. A sample size of 102 patients has been calculated via a convenient sampling technique. The patients under the age of 10 years were not included. The data was collected, calculated, and analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Results: Most of the patients complaining Urinary Tract Problems were between the age of 40 to 80 years 59(57.8%). It was more common in males 54(52.9%). Most of the patients came for Ultrasound had the past history of UTI. Most of the patients came with pain and burning while urination 36(35.3%). The most common cause of Urinary Tract Problems was hydronephrosis 74(72.5%). Conclusion: Urinary Tract Problems were developed in any age group and most common in males. The major cause of Urinary Tract Problem was Hydronephrosis.

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