{"id":3641,"date":"2016-08-30T05:05:40","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T05:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/kidney-stones\/?page_id=3641"},"modified":"2016-09-06T03:45:41","modified_gmt":"2016-09-06T03:45:41","slug":"upj","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/kidney-stones\/treatment\/upj\/","title":{"rendered":"UPJ Kidney Stone Treatment: Lithotripsy and Ureteroscopy Specialists in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPJ Kidney Stones: Experienced Urologists in NYC<\/strong><\/h1>\n

by Alex Shteynshlyuger MD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you have any questions, to\u00a0schedule a consultation<\/a>\u00a0or if you need a second opinion<\/a>, please\u00a0<\/a>contact us<\/a>\u00a0or call: 646-663-4421<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0is a board certified urologist in NYC who\u00a0specializes in treating\u00a0men and women with kidney stones and ureteral stones.<\/b><\/p>\n

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What is the UPJ?<\/h2>\n

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\"UPJThe ureteropelvic junction (UPJ<\/strong>) is the area where the upper end of the ureter meets the renal pelvis<\/strong> (the part of the kidney that funnels urine into the ureter). This is the second most common area for stones to get stuck<\/strong> and cause symptoms because it is one of the narrowest parts of the urinary tract.<\/p>\n

If left untreated, a UPJ kidney stone can impede the flow of urine and cause urine build-up and swelling (hydronephrosis<\/strong>) in the kidney. If left untreated this can\u00a0 eventually lead to kidney damage.<\/p>\n

Most stones that get stuck at UPJ are 5 mm and larger. It is rare for stones smaller than 5 mm to block the UPJ. When they do, there may be an associated problem called UPJ obstruction, that is not related to kidney stone but is a problem of the ureter itself.<\/p>\n

Typical symptoms of a UPJ stone<\/strong> are back or flank pain.\u00a0 Hematuria (bloody urine), nausea and vomiting may occur. If infection is present, malaise, fever and chills may occur.<\/p>\n

Treatment options for UPJ stones based on symptoms:<\/strong><\/h2>\n