Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a condition where urine flow from the kidney to the bladder is blocked.This blockage is often present at ...

Hydronephrosis is when your kidneys swell because your body can't release all of its pee. It may affect one or both kidneys, and it can occur in people of all ages. About 1 in 100 adults get ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

Uropathy, or obstructive uropathy, is a blockage in your urinary tract. As a result, you have trouble urinating (peeing). In the short term, the condition can cause discomfort. If left untreated, it ...

Q: Have you ever heard of “fibromuscular dysplasia”? My mom was diagnosed with this blood disorder and understands that there is no known medical procedure to treat it. She claims this is a blood ...

People may experience pain in their left kidney due to infection or one of several underlying conditions, including kidney stones and cysts in the kidney. The kidneys are a pair of organs in the ...

Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...

Few medical problems are as instantly unforgettable as the pain of a kidney stone. But while the fear of surgery often follows the diagnosis, most stones don’t actually require it. According to Dr ...

DETROIT (WXYZ) — It's estimated that 940,000 adults in Michigan have chronic kidney disease, and many don't even know it. But there is new technology being tried at ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Have you ever heard of “fibromuscular dysplasia”? My mom was diagnosed with this blood disorder and understands that there is no known medical procedure to treat it. She claims this is ...