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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Ureteritis | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| pronunciation = | |||
| specialty = [[Urology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Flank pain]], [[dysuria]], [[hematuria]], [[fever]] | |||
| complications = [[Pyelonephritis]], [[hydronephrosis]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = | |||
| causes = [[Bacterial infection]], [[viral infection]], [[chemical irritation]] | |||
| risks = [[Urinary tract infection]], [[kidney stones]], [[catheterization]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Urinalysis]], [[imaging studies]] | |||
| differential = [[Cystitis]], [[pyelonephritis]], [[ureteral stone]] | |||
| prevention = Adequate [[hydration]], [[hygiene]], avoiding [[irritants]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antibiotics]], [[analgesics]], [[hydration]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = Generally good with treatment | |||
| frequency = | |||
| deaths = | |||
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'''Ureteritis''' is an inflammation of the [[ureter]], the tubes that carry urine from the [[kidney]] to the [[bladder]]. It is a rare condition and is often associated with other urinary tract disorders. | '''Ureteritis''' is an inflammation of the [[ureter]], the tubes that carry urine from the [[kidney]] to the [[bladder]]. It is a rare condition and is often associated with other urinary tract disorders. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Ureteritis is often caused by an infection in the urinary tract, such as a [[urinary tract infection]] (UTI). Other causes can include [[kidney stones]], [[tumors]], or [[injury]] to the ureter. | Ureteritis is often caused by an infection in the urinary tract, such as a [[urinary tract infection]] (UTI). Other causes can include [[kidney stones]], [[tumors]], or [[injury]] to the ureter. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Symptoms of ureteritis can include [[pain]] in the lower back or abdomen, [[fever]], and frequent urination. In severe cases, it can cause blood in the urine ([[hematuria]]). | Symptoms of ureteritis can include [[pain]] in the lower back or abdomen, [[fever]], and frequent urination. In severe cases, it can cause blood in the urine ([[hematuria]]). | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of ureteritis is typically made through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. These tests can include a [[urinalysis]], [[ultrasound]], or [[computed tomography]] (CT) scan. | Diagnosis of ureteritis is typically made through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. These tests can include a [[urinalysis]], [[ultrasound]], or [[computed tomography]] (CT) scan. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for ureteritis typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the inflammation. This can include antibiotics for an infection, medication to help pass kidney stones, or surgery for tumors or severe injuries. | Treatment for ureteritis typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the inflammation. This can include antibiotics for an infection, medication to help pass kidney stones, or surgery for tumors or severe injuries. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Urinary tract infection]] | * [[Urinary tract infection]] | ||
* [[Kidney stones]] | * [[Kidney stones]] | ||
* [[Ureter]] | * [[Ureter]] | ||
[[Category:Urological conditions]] | [[Category:Urological conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Inflammations]] | [[Category:Inflammations]] | ||
[[Category:Urinary system]] | [[Category:Urinary system]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:01, 4 April 2025
| Ureteritis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Urology |
| Symptoms | Flank pain, dysuria, hematuria, fever |
| Complications | Pyelonephritis, hydronephrosis |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Bacterial infection, viral infection, chemical irritation |
| Risks | Urinary tract infection, kidney stones, catheterization |
| Diagnosis | Urinalysis, imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | Cystitis, pyelonephritis, ureteral stone |
| Prevention | Adequate hydration, hygiene, avoiding irritants |
| Treatment | Antibiotics, analgesics, hydration |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Generally good with treatment |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | |
Ureteritis is an inflammation of the ureter, the tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder. It is a rare condition and is often associated with other urinary tract disorders.
Causes[edit]
Ureteritis is often caused by an infection in the urinary tract, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI). Other causes can include kidney stones, tumors, or injury to the ureter.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of ureteritis can include pain in the lower back or abdomen, fever, and frequent urination. In severe cases, it can cause blood in the urine (hematuria).
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of ureteritis is typically made through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. These tests can include a urinalysis, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scan.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for ureteritis typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the inflammation. This can include antibiotics for an infection, medication to help pass kidney stones, or surgery for tumors or severe injuries.
