Obstructive uropathy

Obstructive uropathy
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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Obstructive uropathy occurs when the flow of urine from the kidneys is blocked. This causes the kidneys to dilate and become damaged. Obstruction can occur anywhere in the the urinary system.
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Obstructive uropathy may be caused by:
kidney stones
urethral strictures, or narrowing of the urethra
pressure from nearby tumors
scarring from previous radiation therapy
urinary tract infection
cancer ...
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Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
Acute nephritic syndrome
Bulimia
Chronic kidney failure
Cushing's disease
Cushing's syndrome caused by adrenal tumor
Cushing's syndrome - exogenous
Cushing's syndrome - ectopic
Diabetic ketoacidosis ...
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Flank pain -- pain in the side, due to kidney pain;
Renal colic - intense, cramping pain due to stones in the urinary tract;
Obstructive uropathy -- urinary tract disease due to obstruction; and
Urinary tract infections.
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Other diseases and conditions associated with distal RTA include hyperparathyroidism, a hereditary form of deafness, analgesic nephropathy, rejection of a transplanted kidney, renal medullary cystic disease, obstructive uropathy, ...
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Surgery can drain the excess fluid and remove the blockage, correcting the hydronephrosis (hi-dro-nuh-FRO-sis) and returning blood pressure to normal. This condition is sometimes called obstructive uropathy.
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