A term for any disease of or damage to the kidneys. Obstructive nephropathy refers to kidney damage caused by a urinary tract calculus (stone), a tumour, scar tissue, or pressure from an organ that is blocking the flow of urine and creating back pressure within the kidney. Reflux nephropathy refers to kidney damage caused by backflow of urine from the bladder towards the kidney. It is caused by failure of the valve mechanism at the lower end of the ureter. Toxic nephropathy refers to damage caused by various poisons or minerals (such as carbon tetrachloride or lead).
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