Uropathy
Encyclopedia
In conventional medicine, a uropathy is a disease of the urinary system
. Two major types are:
In alternative medicine
, uropathy may be used to mean urine therapy
.
Urinary system
The urinary system is the organ system that produces, stores, and eliminates urine. In humans it includes two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder and the urethra.-Kidney:...
. Two major types are:
- Obstructive uropathyObstructive uropathyObstructive uropathy is a structural or functional hindrance of normal urine flow, sometimes leading torenal dysfunction .It is a very broad term, and does not imply a location or etiology.-Causes:...
- Reflux uropathy
In alternative medicine
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine is any healing practice, "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine." It is based on historical or cultural traditions, rather than on scientific evidence....
, uropathy may be used to mean urine therapy
Urine therapy
In alternative medicine, the term urine therapy refers to various applications of human urine for medicinal or cosmetic purposes, including drinking of one's own urine and massaging one's skin with one's own urine...
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