Also known as urinary tract obstruction, it refers to a condition in which there is a blockage or obstruction in the urinary tract. This obstruction hinders the normal flow of urine from the kidneys to the bladder and can lead to various complications.
The obstruction can occur at any level of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters (tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder), bladder, or urethra (the tube through which urine passes out of the body.