Hydronephrosis is when swelling happens in one or both kidneys when the urine cannot drain out from the kidney to the bladder and builds up in the kidneys. Symptoms may include pain in one or both sides, fever, painful urination, frequent urination, or nausea. Treatment involves placing a stent or tube through the bladder and ureter to allow urine to flow easily from the kidney into the bladder.
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What are the treatments available for kidney inflation?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is suffering from left kidney inflation. The doctor instructed us to have a follow up with abdomen and pelvic ultrasonography. When my son was 9 months old, his left kidney got enlarged measuring 2.6 inches. We visited another doctor who instructed us to keep following up with an a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your son has an obstruction in the left kidney which has led them to become inflated. It is a birth defect, and it usually does not show symptoms. It has been detected early in your son b... Read Full »
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