Primary prevention
Obstructive uropathy is caused by a wide variety of conditions. There is no general preventative strategy but avoiding concomitant risk factors is advisable in patients already at risk (e.g., medications known to cause urinary retention should be avoided if possible in patients with pre-existing prostatic hyperplasia).
Secondary prevention
Patients with urinary retention are advised to avoid medications that can cause urinary retention, such as over-the-counter decongestants, anticholinergics, and opioids.[16]
Patients who form stones may decrease the recurrence rate with dietary measures such as increasing intake of water and decreasing the intake of protein and salt.[54][55] Further recommendations will depend on the type of stone formed and results of a metabolic evaluation.
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