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Obstructive Uropathy

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Alternate Names : Uropathy - Obstructive


Definition

Obstructive uropathy involves a blockage of the flow of urine, causing it to back up and injure one or both kidneys.

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Bladder Catheterization, Female

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Bladder Catheterization, Male

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Female Urinary Tract

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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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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

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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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