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The resulting backflow of urine can place extreme stress on a kidney, leading to a condition called hydronephrosis.29
Although many cases of hydronephrosis are mild and resolve on their own, severe cases can lead to kidney damage if left untreated.
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
In what's sometimes termed diffuse or distal esophageal spasm, there may also be a backflow of stomach acids or undigested foods.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
In addition, a clogged drain can develop into a clog deep inside the sewer system, which can lead to backflow (when dirty water from the sewer system pours back into your home).
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Unlike the usual arrangement, the air and fuel injectors are set in a ring that generates a backflow in the chamber that pushes the exhaust gases back to mix with the new air/fuel mixture.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
In what's sometimes termed diffuse or distal esophageal spasm, there may also be a backflow of stomach acids or undigested foods.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
In addition, a clogged drain can develop into a clog deep inside the sewer system, which can lead to backflow (when dirty water from the sewer system pours back into your home).
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Unlike the usual arrangement, the air and fuel injectors are set in a ring that generates a backflow in the chamber that pushes the exhaust gases back to mix with the new air/fuel mixture.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Backflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backflow. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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