Abdomen Sonography: Urinary Disease 1 - Video Lesson

Hey everyone and welcome back to our abdominal extended sonography series. In this lesson, we're taking a high level look at urinary disease with a focus on the sonographic evaluation of common renal and urinary tract conditions. These include structural, functional and congenital issues that sonographers routinely encounter in clinical practice. Understanding how to recognize and differentiate these conditions on ultrasound is key to accurate diagnosis and timely patient care in both outpatient settings and acute care scenarios. Let's get started. Remember, the urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra all working together to filter blood, remove waste and regulate fluid and electrolyte balance. The kidneys make urine, the ureters drain it to the bladder and the urethra carries it out of the body. When something disrupts this process like a blockage, infection or chronic disease, it can affect kidney function or bladder emptying. Ultrasound helps us catch