Obstructive uropathy : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests (Uropathy

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Obstructive uropathy

Alternate Names : Uropathy - obstructive

Symptoms & Signs

Symptoms associated with obstructive uropathy vary depending on whether the obstruction is acute or chronic, whether it is unilateral or bilateral, whether it is complete or partial, and what caused it. Common symptoms of obstructive uropathy include the following:

Flank pain
- Bilateral or unilateral
- Colicky or severe
Urinary tract infection
Fever
Difficulty or pain while urinating
Nausea or vomiting
Renal failure
Weight gain or swelling (edema)
Decreased urine output
Blood in the urine

Diagnosis & Tests

The diagnosis of obstructive uropathy is made on imaging studies. Common radiographic studies used to diagnose obstructive uropathy include:

Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal CT scan
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
Voiding cystourethrogram
Renal nuclear scan

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Bladder catheterization, female
Bladder catheterization, male
Female urinary tract
Male urinary tract

Review Date : 1/24/2008
Reviewed By : Marc A. Greenstein, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. Urologist, Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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