Ureteropelvic Junction Stenosis
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Ureteropelvic junction stenosis (UPJ stenosis) is a narrowing in the area where the kidney connects with the ureter, the tube that carries urine to the bladder. This narrowing makes it harder for urine to pass normally and can cause it to build up in the kidney.
Common symptoms: pain in the flank or the back, repeated urinary tract infections, blood in the urine, and, in children, it is sometimes detected before symptoms appear.
Common causes: it can be congenital or develop from inflammation, scarring, or compression of the area.
Which specialist treats it? The urologist is the one who evaluates and follows up on this condition. With persistent low back pain or frequent urinary tract infections, the recommended step is to seek professional guidance.
Data on 137 doctors who treat ureteropelvic junction stenosis
Which specialist treats ureteropelvic junction stenosis?
Ureteropelvic junction stenosis is diagnosed and treated by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary tract. You can find urologists available for your evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ureteropelvic junction stenosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Eugenio Gutiérrez-Rojas
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is ureteropelvic junction stenosis?
Ureteropelvic junction stenosis (UPJ stenosis) is a narrowing in the area where the kidney connects with the ureter, the tube that carries urine to the bladder. This narrowing makes it harder for urine to pass normally and can cause it to build up in the kidney.
Which doctor treats ureteropelvic junction stenosis?
Ureteropelvic junction stenosis is diagnosed and treated by a urologist, a specialist in the urinary tract. You can find urologists available for your evaluation.