obstructive uropathy

obstructive uropathy,

any pathologic condition that blocks the flow of urine. Causes of the condition include prostate enlargement, renal calculi, and congenital stenosis. The condition may lead to impairment of kidney function and an increased risk of urinary infection.

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obstructive

having the characteristic of obstruction.

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obstructive colic

see equine colic.

obstructive constipation

constipation of sufficient severity as to obstruct the rectum.

obstructive pulmonary disease

see chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

obstructive shock

circulatory failure caused by physical obstruction, e.g. cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism.

obstructive urolithiasis

see ureteral, urethral obstruction.

obstructive uropathy

any obstructive disease of the urinary tract.

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obstructive uropathy

Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy, chronic urethral obstruction Urology A condition caused by urine blockage, resulting in ↑ pressure in renal pelvis and ureters which, with time, leads to HTN, renal failure Etiology Common in ♂–BPH, less common in ♀–due to cystocele; other causes include tumors of the prostate, bladder, ureter Clinical Urinary frequency, spasms, incontinence, later, UTIs and renal failure. See Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy, Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy.