Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
Alternative names:
acute urethral obstruction; obstructive uropathy - bilateral - acute; urethral obstruction
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.
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.
Expectations (prognosis):
Symptoms usually subside within a few weeks to several months if the cause is treated. Untreated, the disorder causes progressive damage to the kidneys and may cause kidney failure.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
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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