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Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy Health Article
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Definition
Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy is a long-term blockage of urine flow from both kidneys. It is a slow blockage that gets worse over time. Bilateral means "both sides." See also:
Alternative Names
Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - chronic; Kidney failure - chronic blockage
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The most common cause of chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy is a condition called bladder outlet obstruction. The kidneys produce urine in the normal manner but the urine cannot leave the bladder. Urine backs up, causing kidney swelling and damage. When the blockage causes urine to back up into both kidneys, hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidneys) results. High blood pressure and kidney failure can result. In men, chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy is most often a result of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Other causes of chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy include:
Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy occurs in about 1 out of every 1,000 people.
Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the nature of the obstruction and where in the urinary tract the obstruction occurs. Some of the most common symptoms of chronic obstructive uropathy include:
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
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