Question 1

is hydronephrosis/pelviectasis a sign of down's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: There is a very slightly increased risk of Down syndrome when prenatal hydronephrosis is diagnosed at maternal-fetal ultrasound during pregnancy.

Question 2

are kidney cyst with low level echos & septations, no definite evidence of internal blood flow concerning?  what does no signs of hydronephrosis mean?

Accepted Answer

Do not worry: If you need reassurance, talk to the radiologist who read the imaging study.

Question 3

4 days ago i had hydronephrosis and partial kidney stone obstruction. i now have a fever and signs of infection. should i go to er?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The stone, partial obstruction and hydronephrosis lead to urinary tract infection/pylonephritis that may require IV antibiotics therapy.

Question 4

causes of hydronephrosis?

Accepted Answer

Several: Blockage in the ureter, bladder neck or urethra. This can be internal, external or within the walls of these organs.There are several causes.

Question 5

mild hydronephrosis cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Stone obstruction: Which causes mild hydronephrosis can cause pain. U might have flank or abdominal pain following high fluid consuption from intrinsic obstruction due to stretching of kidney pelvis. Pain would lessen or go away with time ; only mild hydronephrosis would be seen on us. Repeat us after fluid load or during pain episode might give more information. Pain may well be due to other causes.

Question 6

what is unilateral hydronephrosis?

Accepted Answer

Retained urine: Results in kidney swelling, most commonly due to obstruction between the kidney pelvis (urine funnel) and ureter which drains urine into bladder (uretero-pelvis junction obstruction), less commonly due to obstruction at bladder end of ureter or bladder reflux, in both cases ureter will will also be swollen. Unilateral means that hydronephrosis is only present on one side.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of hydronephrosis?

Accepted Answer

Hydronephrosis: Swelling of the kidney due to backing up of urine caused by obstruction to its outflow can cause infection with shaking chills and fever and can cause back/flank pain. Sometimes it's silent,however.

Question 8

what's some medicine for hydronephrosis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Hydronephrosis is a symptom (fluid in the kidney and or ureter) not a disease.  Treatment depends on discovering its underlying cause.  Potential causes include: obstruction from stones, clots, or tumors, infection, reflux, excess fluid ingestion or excretion, among many others.  See your urologist.

Question 9

how serious is developing hydronephrosis?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: Hydronephrosis, typically diagnosed by a ct scan or an ultrasound, is distension of the portion of the kidney that collects the urine.  There are many causes, but the most common in adults is obstruction to the flow of urine.  Left untreated, this can lead to permanent kidney damage.  You should see your urologist for further information.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: hydronephrosis?

Accepted Answer

Kidney dilation: Hydronephrosis is a term used to describe dilation of the inner part of a kidney known as the collecting system. There are different severities of dilation and different causes, including stones, obstruction from infection, blood clots, tumors, scar tissues, etc. There are also non- obstructive causes of hydronephrosis.

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