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Bilateral Hydronephrosis
Bilateral hydronephrosis is the enlargement (distention) of the urine collecting structures and pelvis of both kidneys. Bilateral means both sides.
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Hydronephrosis - bilateral
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Bilateral hydronephrosis occurs when urine is unable to drain from the kidney down the ureters into the bladder. Hydronephrosis is not itself a disease, but rather a physical result of whatever disease is keeping urine from...
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Unilateral hydronephrosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Unilateral hydronephrosis is swelling of one kidney due to a backup of urine.See also: Bilateral hydronephrosisAlternative NamesHydronephrosis... Read more »
Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy is a long-term blockage of urine flow from both kidneys. It is a slow blockage that gets worse over time.... Read more »
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urethral obstruction; Acute urethral obstruction; Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - acute Symptoms Abnormal urine flow --... Read more »
Bilateral, Migraine and Headache Glossary
Bilateral simply means affecting both sides. When discussing Migraines and other headaches, we generally see bilateral used to describe head pain... Read more »
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy is a sudden blockage of the flow of urine from both kidneys. The kidneys continue to produce urine in the normal... Read more »
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