I am a 39 yo female with the following
urinary tract abnormalities, (per several
specialists): Supernumerary fused right
kidney, ectopic, lies in the iliac crest
and pelvis, with 2 additional renal
arteries. Kidney is malrotated
-anteriorly, with a single ureter draping
over the kidney and then "s" curving,
almost a hard 90 degrees before entering
the bladder.
My problems began 4 years ago when I went
to my MD with what I thought was a pulled
lower back muscle on my right side. Not
so, he found anomaly and sent me to
specialists. In the last 4 years I have
had numerous UTI's, persistent flank pain,
and passed several stones. MD's are very
fascinated by the anomaly but cannot find
issue with the kidney. Glad for that!
However, one MD relieved pain somewhat.
She believed pain was neuropathic pain and
I now take a small daily dose of
Nortriptyline. It has helped, but....
My question is this...Can the ureter in
the position it is in and it's travel to
the bladder cause some of my problems such
as reflux, obstruction, UTI's, and pain??
