Kidney and Ureter Injury
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Kidney and ureter injury refers to damage to these organs of the urinary system, which may arise from trauma, a complication during a procedure, or an obstruction.
Common symptoms: Pain in the flank or the abdomen, blood in the urine, difficulty urinating, or a general feeling of being unwell, depending on the cause and severity.
When to see a doctor? Severe low back pain, the presence of blood in the urine, or a blow to the area require timely evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The urologist and the nephrologist evaluate these injuries, and in children the pediatric nephrologist takes part. In the face of signs of urinary damage, a professional review makes it possible to guide the appropriate management.
Data on 156 doctors who treat kidney and ureter injury
Which specialist treats kidney and ureter injury?
Kidney and ureter injury refers to physical damage to these structures, often from trauma. A urologist is the main specialist, and a pediatric nephrologist is involved in follow-up care for children. If you had a strong blow to your lower back with pain or blood in your urine, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in kidney and ureter injury
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Frequently asked questions
What is kidney and ureter injury?
Kidney and ureter injury refers to damage to these organs of the urinary system, which may arise from trauma, a complication during a procedure, or an obstruction.
Which doctor treats kidney and ureter injury?
Kidney and ureter injury refers to physical damage to these structures, often from trauma. A urologist is the main specialist, and a pediatric nephrologist is involved in follow-up care for children. If you had a strong blow to your lower back with pain or blood in your urine, see one of these specialists.