Congenital Renal and Urinary
The urinary system, also known as the renal system or urinary tract, consists of the kidneys, ureters (the tubes that connect the kidneys and bladder), the bladder, and the urethra (the tube that connect the bladder to the outside of the body).
The organs in the urinary system work together to eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH. Normally, urine contains the by-products of our body’s metabolism — salts, toxins and water. Urine is also an excellent indicator of things going on in the body, for example when there is an injury, infection or inflammation, the urine can contain blood, protein or white blood cells. Glucose in the urine may be an indication of diabetes.
A functioning urinary tract is vital for our health and well-being. But when the urinary tract is not functioning well, we can suffer unpleasant symptoms.