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Urology (Expert Forum)
uteropelvic junction obstruction
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
uteropelvic junction obstruction
by Robert__0, Jun 11, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Robert on June 11, 1999 at 09:33:59
At 18 I went to the doctor for a kidney stone in my left side. When exrays were done they found partial obstruction at the botom of my kidney. I havent had many stones but all have had to be busted up. I am 30 now and havnt seen a dotor in some time. When i walk for a length of time I get painful pressure in my left side, when I sit down the pain is relieved in about 15 minutes. Could this be due to the partial blockage? The doctor said I was born with it. I cannot take the dies from IVP and this has made it hard for the doctors to find the problem. My doctor said at 18 that as i got older it would bother me less but hasnt so far. Thanks.
Posted by HFHS M.D.-AK on June 14, 1999 at 13:02:26
Dear Robert,
If you are concerned about a UPJ obstruction at the junction of the kidney and the ureter you can have a nuclear renal scan to measure if an obstruction is present. Sometimes when you drink a lot of fluid, patients with these types of obstructions can have pain for a short period of time. Often patients drinking alcohol, caffeine, or taking diuretics complain of these recurrent pain problems. Your doctor has told you good information, however if your kidney is obstructed and the function of that kidney is deteriorating, you should have the operation to correct this obstruction.
In regards to your stones, keep drinking water and stay well hydrated.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568).
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AK
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