Basic Info
Symptoms
Abdominal pain, right or left lower quadrant; Abnormal urine color (tan, cola colored, tea colored; Back pain, may be...
Causes
Unilateral obstructive uropathy is most often caused by a kidney stone, although injury or other conditions could cau...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Pressing with the fingers on (palpation of) the belly area may...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to relieve or reduce the blockage. Antibiotics may be given if there is a urinary tract infe...
Complications
Chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection; Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy; Hypertension; Permanent failur...
Prevention
If you are prone to kidney stones, drink plenty of water (6 to 8 glasses per day) to reduce the chance of their forma...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop flank pain or other symptoms of acute unilateral obstructive. Call your...
Basic Info