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Obstructive Uropathy
Alternate Names : Uropathy - Obstructive
DefinitionObstructive uropathy involves a blockage of the flow of urine, causing it to back up and injure one or both kidneys.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Obstructive uropathy occurs when urine cannot drain through a ureter because of an obstruction, often ureteral or kidney stones. Urine backs up into the kidney and causes distention of the renal pelvis and calyces (hydronephrosis).
Obstructive uropathy is further differentiated by whether it affects one or both kidneys (unilateral or bilateral) and whether it occurred suddenly (acute) or developed slowly (chronic):
Common causes of obstructive uropathy include the following:
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• Definition
• Obstructive Uropathy Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Obstructive Uropathy Symptoms & Signs
• Obstructive Uropathy Prevention
• Obstructive Uropathy Diagnosis & Tests
• Obstructive Uropathy Treatment
• Obstructive Uropathy Prognosis
• Obstructive Uropathy Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy
• Acute Unilateral Obstructive Uropathy
• Bladder Stones
• Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Chronic Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy
• Chronic Unilateral Obstructive Uropathy
• Colon Cancer
• Cystinuria
• Endometrial Cancer
• Enlarged Prostate
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
• Unilateral Hydronephrosis
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Intravenous Pyelogram
Surgery & Procedures
• Stent
Other Topics
• Acute
• Chronic
• Flank Pain
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Renal
• Urination - Painful
• Urine - Bloody
Review Date : 5/25/2002
Reviewed By : Young Kang, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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