Ureteritis

Ureteritis is inflammation of one or both ureters, an inflammatory lesion of the ureteral wall caused by E. coli, Proteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and staphylococci. It usually follows infection elsewhere in the urinary tract or endogenous/exogenous injury; spread of renal or bladder infection is commonest. Another cause is slow urine flow from partial ureteral denervation; the underlying kidney/bladder infection must be treated and the denervated segment resected.

Common Symptoms

Megaureter; frequency; urinary tract infection; hematuria; renal percussion tenderness; lumbar soreness; ureterocele; hypertrophied interureteric ridge; dysuria; urgency

Causes

Ureteritis often follows pyelonephritis and cystitis, or spreads hematogenously/lymphatically or from adjacent infection (appendicitis, ileitis, peritonitis).

Treatment

Antibiotics, treat source, surgery if needed

Prevention

Treat urinary tract infection promptly to prevent spread.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the urology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.