Blockage of a ureter would cause urine to collect in the kidney, leading to potential complications such as infection, swelling, and decreased kidney function. Prompt medical attention is required to address the blockage and prevent further damage.
upper third: from renal pelvis to the top edge of the sacrummiddle third: from the top edge to the lower edge of the sacrumdistal third: lower edge of the sacrum to the urinary bladder
Hydronephro ureter, commonly referred to as hydronephrosis, is a condition characterized by the swelling of a kidney due to the accumulation of urine caused by a blockage or obstruction in the urinary tract, specifically in the ureter. This condition can lead to kidney damage if not treated promptly. Symptoms may include pain in the side or back, urinary issues, and, in severe cases, systemic symptoms like fever. Treatment often involves addressing the underlying obstruction to restore normal urine flow.
Pyoureter is the medical term meaning pus in the ureter.
Uretero- is the medical terminology combining form meaning Ureters or urinary ducts
Blockage of a ureter would cause urine to collect in the kidney, leading to potential complications such as infection, swelling, and decreased kidney function. Prompt medical attention is required to address the blockage and prevent further damage.
It would interfere with ability to urinate. This is extremely painful and can be fatal.
The medical term for ureter dilation is hydroureter. This condition refers to the abnormal widening of the ureter, typically due to blockage or obstruction. Treatment may involve addressing the underlying cause to relieve the dilation.
Swelling of the kidney, often from reflux of urine from bladder back up to kidney, or from blockage of ureter due to stone, etc.
There are several disorders of the ureter that are congenital (from birth). An example of this is a duplicate ureter, where there is an extra ureter running from a kidney to the bladder. Uterocele is a narrowing of the ureter which could cause urine to back up into the kidneys and damage the kidney. This is usually caused by a small tumor or hernia. A kidney stone might pass into the ureter causing blockage and a lot of pain!
Ureteric obstruction is a blockage in one or both of the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. This blockage can be caused by kidney stones, tumors, or other conditions, and can lead to symptoms such as pain, urinary frequency, and kidney damage if not treated. Treatment can include medications, procedures to remove the blockage, or surgery.
upper third: from renal pelvis to the top edge of the sacrummiddle third: from the top edge to the lower edge of the sacrumdistal third: lower edge of the sacrum to the urinary bladder
A ureter may become obstructed as a result of a number of conditions including kidney stones, tumors, blood clots, postsurgical swelling, or infection. A ureteral stent is placed in the ureter to restore the flow of urine to the bladder.
The ureter.
The ureter is a tube connected to the kidneys and bladder in cats. The function of the ureter is to move urine to the bladder.
the color of the ureter is a reddish, browney kind of color
The plural of ureter is ureters (normally there are two per person).