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Bladder outlet obstruction (or obstructive uropathy) occurs when urine is unable to flow from the kidneys through the ureters and out of the bladder through the urethra. Decreased flow of urine leads to swelling of the urinary tract, called hydronephrosis .
Obstructive uropathy is a structural or functional hindrance of normal urine flow, [1] sometimes leading to renal dysfunction (obstructive nephropathy). It is a very broad term, and does not imply a location or cause.
625 Pain and other symptoms associated with female genital organs. 625.0 Dyspareunia; 625.1 Vaginismus; 625.2 Mittelschmerz; 625.3 Dysmenorrhea; 625.4 Premenstrual tension syndrome; 625.5 Pelvic congestion syndrome; 625.6 Incontinence, stress, female; 625.7 Vulvodynia; 626 Disorders of menstruation and other abnormal bleeding from female 626.0 ...
Posterior urethral valve (PUV) disorder is an obstructive developmental anomaly in the urethra and genitourinary system of male newborns. [1] A posterior urethral valve is an obstructing membrane in the posterior male urethra as a result of abnormal in utero development. It is the most common cause of bladder outlet obstruction in male newborns.
Urethral slings may be used in both adults and children [12] [13] [14] Artificial Urinary Sphincters have shown good term outcomes in adults and pediatric patients. [ 15 ] [ 13 ] [ 16 ] An artificial urinary sphincter has three components: a control pump, an inflatable cuff that goes around the urethra, and a pressure regulating balloon. [ 17 ]
Urinary tract obstruction is a urologic disease consisting of a decrease in the free passage of urine through one or both ureters and/or the urethra. It is a cause of urinary retention . Complete obstruction of the urinary tract requires prompt treatment for renal preservation. [ 1 ]
A disease known as benign prostatic hyperplasia may produce similar symptoms. [28] Other late symptoms may include feeling tired due to low levels of red blood cells. [28] Urinary tract obstruction is a urologic disease consisting of a decrease in the free passage of urine through one or both ureters and/or the urethra. It is a cause of urinary ...
Symptoms of this disease can start at very young ages. Many people with this syndrome will die in their teens to early 20s because of the renal failure (uropathy) if not diagnosed and treated. Children with the syndrome have abnormal facial development that cause an inverted smile; nerve connections are however normal.