Whitaker syndrome

Whitaker Syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by the obstruction of the ureter, which is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. This condition is also known as ureteral obstruction and is named after the physician who first described it, Dr. John Whitaker.

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

The symptoms of Whitaker Syndrome can vary depending on the severity of the obstruction. Common symptoms include pain in the lower back or side, blood in the urine (hematuria), and frequent urinary tract infections. In severe cases, the condition can lead to kidney damage or kidney failure.

Causes[edit | edit source]

Whitaker Syndrome is typically caused by a blockage in the ureter. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including kidney stones, tumors, or scar tissue from previous surgeries. In some cases, the cause of the obstruction may be unknown.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis of Whitaker Syndrome often involves a series of tests, including urine tests, blood tests, and imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI. In some cases, a procedure known as a Whitaker test may be performed. This test involves measuring the pressure in the kidney while injecting a saline solution into the ureter.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for Whitaker Syndrome typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the obstruction. This may involve surgery to remove the blockage, or the use of medications to help dissolve kidney stones. In severe cases, dialysis or a kidney transplant may be necessary.

See also[edit | edit source]

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Diseases of the glomerulus
Lupus nephritis \| Post-infectious glomerulonephritis \| Minimal change disease \| Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis \| Diabetic nephropathy
Diseases of the proximal convoluted tubules
Fanconi syndrome (Type II renal tubular acidosis) \| renal cell carcinoma
Diseases of the distal convoluted tubules
pseudohypoaldosteronism (Type IV renal tubular acidosis)
Diseases of the collecting duct
Type I renal tubular acidosis
Tumours of the kidney
renal cell carcinoma \| Wilms' tumour (children)
Diseases of the renal vasculature
renal artery stenosis \| vasculitis \| atheroembolic disease
Tubulointerstitial diseases of the kidney
Drug-induced interstitial nephritis \| Obstructive nephropathy \| Radiation nephritis \| Reflux nephropathy \| Sarcoidosis
Genetic diseases of the kidney/syndromes associated with kidney dysfunction
Alport syndrome \| Polycystic kidney disease \| Wilms' tumour (children) von Hippel-Lindau syndrome \| Hereditary papillary renal carcinoma \| Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome \| Hereditary renal carcinoma
Genetic diseases of the kidney/syndromes associated with kidney dysfunction
Chronic Kidney Disease Anemia in CKD \| Causes of CKD \| CKD Overview \| CKD Tests and Diagnosis \| Diabetic Kidney Disease \| Eating Right for CKD \| High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease \| Managing CKD \| Mineral and Bone Disorder in CKD \| Nutrition for Advanced CKD in Adults \| Preventing CKD \| Quick Reference on UACR & GFR Kidney Failure Eating and Nutrition for Hemodialysis \| Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure \| Hemodialysis \| Kidney Failure \| Kidney Transplant \| Peritoneal Dialysis Other Kidney Topics Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease \| Amyloidosis and Kidney Disease \| Diabetes Insipidus \| Ectopic Kidney \| Glomerular Diseases \| Goodpasture Syndrome \| Henoch-Schönlein Purpura \| IgA Nephropathy \| Kidney Dysplasia \| Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) \| Kidney Stones \| Lupus Nephritis \| Medullary Sponge Kidney \| Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults \| Pain Medicine and Kidney Damage \| Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) \| Renal Artery Stenosis \| Renal Tubular Acidosis \| Simple Kidney Cysts \| Solitary Kidney \| Your Kidneys and How They Work \| Your Urinary Tract and How It Works

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