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  2. Hydronephrosis - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms of hydronephrosis depend upon whether the obstruction is acute or chronic, partial or complete, unilateral or bilateral.Hydronephrosis that occurs acutely with sudden onset (as caused by a kidney stone) can cause intense pain in the flank area (between the hips and ribs) known as a renal colic.

  3. Renal colic - Wikipedia

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    Renal colic, also known as ureteric colic, is a type of abdominal pain commonly caused by obstruction of ureter from dislodged kidney stones.The most frequent site of obstruction is the vesico-ureteric junction (VUJ), the narrowest point of the upper urinary tract.

  4. What causes kidney stones? What does kidney stone pain ... - AOL

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    Severe kidney stone issues can cause extreme pain and require hospitalization, and sometimes surgery in extreme cases. A Kentucky woman had her arms and legs amputated after kidney stones ...

  5. Kidney stone disease - Wikipedia

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    Kidney stone disease; Other names: Urolithiasis, kidney stone, renal calculus, nephrolith, kidney stone disease, [1] A kidney stone, 8 millimeters (0.3 in) in diameter: Specialty: Urology, nephrology: Symptoms: Severe pain in the lower back or abdomen, blood in the urine, vomiting, nausea [2] Causes: Genetic and environmental factors [2 ...

  6. Ureteral stent - Wikipedia

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    There is a kidney stone in the pyelum of the lower pole of the kidney (higher red arrow) and one in the ureter beside the stent (lower red arrow). Ureteral stents are used to ensure the openness of a ureter, which may be compromised, for example, by a kidney stone or a procedure. This method is sometimes used as a temporary measure, to prevent ...

  7. Pyelonephritis - Wikipedia

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    Mechanical: any structural abnormalities in the urinary tract, vesicoureteral reflux (urine from the bladder flowing back into the ureter), kidney stones, urinary tract catheterization, ureteral stents or drainage procedures (e.g., nephrostomy), pregnancy, neurogenic bladder (e.g., due to spinal cord damage, spina bifida or multiple sclerosis ...