Last Updated on December 16, 2024 by Analgesia team
Uropathy Meaning in Medical
Uropathy is a disease of the urinary or urogenital organs. Obstructive uropathy is a type of uropathy that occurs when urine flow is blocked, causing urine to back up and potentially damage the kidneys.
Symptoms of obstructive uropathy include:
- Difficulty starting to urinate
- Acute urinary retention
- Lower abdominal discomfort and distention
- Pain in the flank, testes, suprapubic area, or labia
Common causes of obstructive uropathy include: Urolithiasis (kidney stones), Ureteropelvic junction obstruction, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Congenital anomalies.
Treatment for obstructive uropathy depends on the cause and level of the obstruction. Initial treatment focuses on relieving pressure on the kidneys, which may involve: A urethral catheter, A ureteric stent, and A nephrostomy tube.
Subsequent treatment addresses the underlying cause. Infections in an obstructed system need to be treated promptly.