A member asked:

Hi. regarding my son 2months old has hydroureteronephrosis. what is the cause and management for this? febrile uti is diagnosed

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hydronephrosis: is a condition where the ureter does not drain urine in just one direction and there is back pressure on the kidney. this can lead to kidney infection and possible damage. often children are put on low dose antibiotics to prevent infection. ultimately it requires surgery

Answered 9/10/2017

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