Urinary Tract Obstruction Learning Center
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Obstructive uropathy is a condition in which the flow of urine is blocked, causing it to back up and injure one or both kidneys. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms associated with obstructive uropathy vary depending on whether the obstruction is acute or chronic, whether ...
Causes
Obstructive uropathy occurs when urine cannot drain through a ureter (a tube that carries urine from the kidneys to t...
Tests
The diagnosis of obstructive uropathy is made on imaging studies. Common radiographic studies used to diagnose obstru...
Treatments
Stents or drains placed in the ureter or in the renal pelvis may provide short-term relief of symptoms. Nephrostomy t...
Complications
Obstructive uropathy can cause permanent and severe damage to the kidneys, resulting in renal failure. Obstructive ur...
Prevention
Obstructive uropathy can be prevented by addressing any underlying disorders that can cause it.
Doctor Specialties
Contact your health care provider if you have symptoms of obstructive uropathy or believe that you may be suffering f...
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