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Albuminuria

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Presence of protein in urine

2
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Bacteriuria

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Presence of bacteria in the urine

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Dysuria

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Difficulty or pain in urination

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Glycosuria

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Excess sugar in urine, often associated with diabetes mellitus

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Hematuria

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Presence of blood or RBCs in the urine

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Nocturia

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Excessive urination at night

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Oliguria

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Scanty amount of urination. Abnormal slight or infrequent urination.

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Phenylketonuria

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  1. Multiple filled sacs (cyst) within and on kidney. Shows up in middle age and is marked by hematuria (blood in urine). Renal failure
  2. PKD in infants - results in renal failure
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Polyuria

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Excessive excretion of urine. Frequent micturition.

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Pyuria

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Presence of pus in the urine.