Ureteropelvic junction obstruction: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek prompt medical advice for burning during urination, frequent urination, cloudy urine, or new pain.
These may be signs of a urinary infection or stone.
Get urgent medical help for:
Fever or chills together with side or back pain
Severe pain that does not settle
Repeated vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
Very little or no urine
Marked sleepiness, weakness, or confusion
A baby under 3 months with a fever
This may require urgent drainage as well as antibiotics.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine medical appointment if you or your child has repeated side or upper abdominal pain, visible blood in the urine, repeated urinary infections, or a previously diagnosed hydronephrosis that is overdue for follow-up.
The article also says
Fever with flank pain can mean infection above an obstruction.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Ureteropelvic junction obstruction. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.