Hydronephrosis—AdultPronounced: hi-dro neff-ro-sis
by
Laurie LaRusso, MS, ELS DefinitionHydronephrosis is the result of a problem in the urinary tract. Urine drains from the kidneys into the bladder. With hydronephrosis, urine backs up into the kidneys causing a buildup of pressure.
CausesCauses of hydronephrosis:
Risk FactorsYour risk is higher if you have:
SymptomsSome people don't have symptoms. If symptoms appear, they may cause:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. You may also have:
TreatmentThe goal of care is to treat the cause. This will help ease pressure and limit further problems. Care may involve:
PreventionIf you have problems with your kidneys, getting prompt care will lower your chances of complications. RESOURCES:National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases https//www.niddk.nih.gov National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Health Canada https://www.canada.ca The Kidney Foundation of Canada https://www.kidney.ca References:Hydronephrosis. Cleveland Clinic website. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15417-hydronephrosis. Updated March 18, 2014. Accessed June 5, 2018. Hydronephrosis. National Kidney Foundation website. Available at:
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/hydronephrosis. Accessed June 5, 2018. Hydronephrosis. NHS Choices website. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hydronephrosis/. Updated June 23, 2015. Accessed June 5, 2018.
Nephrolithiasis. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T114904/Nephrolithiasis
. Updated February 5, 2018. Accessed June 5, 2018.
Obstructive uropathy. Merck Manual Professional Version website. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/obstructive-uropathy/obstructive-uropathy. Updated March 2018. Accessed June 5, 2018. Last reviewed May 2018 by
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Adrienne Carmack, MD Last Updated: 6/5/2018 | |
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