Obstructive nephropathy, also known as uropathy, refers to the syndrome caused by urinary tract obstruction, either functional or anatomic. It includes urinary tract dilatation, impedance, and the resulting slowing of urine flow, change in the pressure inside the kidney tubular system and impaired kidney function.
Symptoms
- Back and loin pain, or groin pain
- Fever
- Nausea and vomiting
- oliguria
- Edema
- Urgency or frequency of urination
- Incomplete urination
- Dribbling of urine
- Hematuria
Treatment
Treatment is focused on removing the cause of obstruction, preventing any deterioration of kidney function and if possible, reversing any impairment that has already occurred. Acute obstruction is relieved by using stents, nephrostomy tubes or catheters.
Chronic obstruction often requires surgical repair, drainage of infection, or removal of one kidney.
