Chronic Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy
Alternate Names : Kidney Failure - Chronic Blockage, Obstructive Uropathy - Bilateral - Chronic
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Diagnosis & Tests
Examination by touch (palpation) may show enlarged or tender kidneys. The bladder may be large and full. Rectal examination may reveal enlarged prostate. Signs and symptoms of chronic renal failure may be present. The blood pressure may also be elevated.
- A urinalysis and a urine culture (clean catch) may show a urinary tract infection.
- A CBC may show leukocytosis (increased white blood cell count) if there is an infection.
- A basic metabolic panel will reveal patient's current kidney function as well as electrolyte balance, which may be abnormal.
- A bladder scan (ultrasound) shows significant post-void residual (more than 50 mL of urine remains in the bladder after urinating).
- Uroflowmetry may reveal decreased urinary flow from prostatic blockage (BPH).
Hydronephrosis (swelling of kidneys) may be apparent on:
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