Question 1

what is unilateral hydronephrosis?

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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 2

what are the symptoms of hydronephrosis?

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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 3

how serious is developing hydronephrosis?

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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 4

can hydronephrosis cause pylonephritis?

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Related: If a kidney is obstructed, it can dilate (hydronephrosis).  The blockage causes the urine flow to decrease, making infection possible (pyelonephritis).  This is a common risk with obstructing kidney stones.

Question 5

can cycloset syrup be used on patients with hydronephrosis?

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No contraindication: Should affect or be affected by hydronephrosis.

Question 6

what is the difference between hydroureteronephrosis and hydronephrosis?

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What's dilated: The kidneys connect to the bladder by the ureters.  If just the kidney collecting system is dilated it is hydronephrosis.  If the ureters are dilated also, it is hydroureteronephrosis.  It gives us an idea where the blockage is.

Question 7

can you tell me about hydronephrosis of kidney and what are the consequences?

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Obstructed: Hydronephrosis of one or both kidneys means there is blockage or obstruction preventing the urine from flowing normally from the kidney to the bladder, and then out the urethra.  There are many causes such as stones, tumors, scarring, etc.  If blockage occurs below the bladder i.E an enlarged prostate in a male, both kidneys will be involved.  If severe and chronic, can result in kidney failure.

Question 8

what is best medicine to be taken when it was diagnose with moderate hydronephrosis secondary to proximal ureterolithiases?

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Lots of fluid: Drinking lots of fluid can help to flush the stone out and relief the blockage and hydronephrosis.  However, it depends on the size of the ureterolithiasis.  If it is greater than 6mm, a procedure to break up the stone or remove the stone should be considered.

Question 9

causes of hydronephrosis?

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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 10

mild hydronephrosis cause pain?

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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.

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