A pregnant patient who is having pain during urination or pain in the kidney area may be experiencing ____.

A) a urinary infection or kidney stones
B) preeclampsia
C) diabetes mellitus
D) weak bladder muscles
E) alkalosis

Urinary Infection

An infection in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, bladder, or urethra, often caused by bacteria.

Preeclampsia

A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the liver or kidneys.

Kidney Stones

Hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, often causing pain when passing through the urinary tract.