Diseases Assosiated With the Excretory System

Kidney Stones

Small sized deposits of calcium in the kidney. Can be seen in the nephrons. They can get bigger or decrease to urinary tract which causes extreme pain in both cases. They could also get infected. Caused when the salt and mineral levels in urine increased. They can also be hereditary. If the stones are too big, surgery might be needed. If not, a lot of fluid could be taken so they pass through in your urine. Dehydration can contribute to developing them, so does a high-sodium diet, being obese, digestive diseases and certain surgeries.

Urinary Tract Infection

Infection of any part in the urinary system. Mostly in the lower urinary tract like the bladder and urethra. Caused when bacteria, like E. Coli, travels up the urethra and infects your urinary system. Can become serious if it spreads to your kidney but for most part can be fixed with antibiotics. Symptoms are a burning feeling while urinating, blood in your urine, feeling tired or shaky, frequent urge to urinate, or pain in your lower abdomen or back.



Interactions With Other Body Sytems

The Circulatory System

The circulatory system controls all of the blood that passes through and around the body. Therefore, the blood that circulates through this system, also comes through the excretory system in the kidneys.



The Endocrine System

Kidneys are tied to the the Endocrine system through the adrenal gland on top of the kidneys which release adrenaline to the body. The endocrine system monitors the fluid production in each kidney and releases hormones whether to increase the production of urine or decrease it. It pretty much keeps the body fluids stable.