Pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ)

Symptoms

Flank pain or discomfort
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Nausea and vomiting
Fever and chills (if infection is present)
Hematuria (blood in urine)

Complaints

Intermittent pain or discomfort
Painful urination
Frequent urination
Urgent need to urinate

Causes

Congenital abnormalities
Kidney stones
Tumors
Inflammation or scarring
External compression

Risk Factors

Children and young adults
Individuals with family history of PUJ obstruction
People with certain medical conditions (e.g., kidney stones, urinary tract infections)

Prevention

While prevention is not always possible, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk:

Drinking plenty of water
Avoiding certain medications
Managing underlying medical conditions

Diagnosis

Diagnosis typically involves:

Imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan)
Urodynamic studies (e.g., uroflowmetry)
Radioisotope studies (e.g., MAG3 scan)

Treatment

Treatment options depend on the cause and severity of the obstruction:

Surgery (e.g., pyeloplasty)
Endopyelotomy (minimally invasive procedure)
Nephrectomy (removal of the affected kidney) in severe cases
Stenting or catheterization to relieve obstruction

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