What is duplicated ureter?

Duplicated ureter is a condition present at birth (congenital) in which there are two ureters draining from one kidney resulting from a split during fetal development. The duplication may be present with both kidneys.

How do members experience duplicated ureter?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with duplicated ureter*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for duplicated ureter*

Who has duplicated ureter on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 5
40s 7
50s 3
60s 6
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 24