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Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Urethral obstruction; Acute urethral obstruction; Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - acute

Treatment

Treatment is focused on relieving the obstruction, which will allow urine to drain from the urinary tract. This allows the body to begin the natural healing process.

Catheterization may provide short-term relief of symptoms. This may be a catheter that is left in place (indwelling) or may involve intermittent catheterization.

Antibiotics or other medications may need to be given upon diagnosis of infection or renal failure. Initial evaluation and treatment may require hospitalization.

Long-term relief is accomplished through correction of the cause of the obstruction.

Surgical reduction of the prostate, such as by a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) surgery corrects an enlarged prostate. Surgical intervention may also be appropriate for other disorders causing blockage of the urethra or bladder neck.

Prognosis

Symptoms usually subside within a few weeks to several months if the cause is treated. If untreated, the disorder causes progressive damage to the kidneys and may cause kidney failure.

Complications

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if decreased urine output, difficulty urinating, flank pain, or other symptoms of acute bilateral obstructive uropathy occur.

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