RENAL HYDRONEPHROSIS

RENAL HYDRONEPHROSIS.CAUSES SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT.
Hydronephrosis is a condition that typically occurs when a kidney swell due to urine failing to properly drain from the kidney to the bladder. This swelling most commonly affect only one kidney but it can involve both kidneys. hydronephrosis is not primary disease it is secondary condition that results from some other underlying disease, it is structural and the result of blockage or obstruction in the urinary tract. If only one of the kidney is affected,the condition is called unilateral hydronephrosis but if both Kidney are affected it is called bilateral hydronephrosis.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HYDRONEPHROSIS?
The urine flow through the urinary tract with minimal pressure ,pressure can be buildup up if there’s an obstruction in the urinary tract. After urine build up for an extended period your kidney can enlarge. The Symptoms of hydronephrosis usually depend on the cause often the Symptoms include:
•Pain In the abdomen or flank
•Nausea
•Vomiting
•Pain when urinating
Incomplete voiding or bladder emptying
•A fever
Your kidney may become so engorged with urine that it start to press on nearby organs. If it’s left untreated for too long,this pressure can cause kidney lose function permanently.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HYDRONEPHROSIS?
Hydronephrosis is not a disease instead it can be due to internal and external condition that affect the kidney and urinary collecting system,in adult the condition that can cause hydronephrosis include:
*Kidney stone:* stone that may become lodged in the kidney or urinary tract.
*Cancer* : tumors in the bladder , Prostate gland ,uterus or other organs that are part of or near the urinary tract may cause blockage that disrupt the flow of urine.
*Having blood clots* : blood clots can develop in the kidney or ureter
*Nerve or muscle problems* : these problem can affect the kidney or ureter such as from diabetes mellitus
*Uterocele* : this is a condition where the lower part of the ureter may protrude into the bladder .
*Benign Prostate hyperplasia* : Enlargement of the Prostate gland in men can cause pressure on the urethra,the tube that urine passes through before it leave the body.
In woman hydronephrosis occur as a result of the following
•Pregnancy: As the uterus expand it can press in the ureter and block the flow of urine
•Uterine prolapse: it is a condition in which woman uterus (womb ) sags or slips out it’s normal position
•Cystocele (falling bladder): it is a condition that occurs when the wall between woman’s bladder and her vagina weakens and allows the bladder to drop into the vagina.

IS HYDRONEPHROSIS DANGEROUS?
YES: because severe cases of urinary blockage and hydronephrosis can damage the kidney and lead to kidney failure.if kidney failure occurs treatment will be needed with either dialysis or kidney transplant. However most people can recover from hydronephrosis if treated promptly.

WHO CAN GET HYDRONEPHROSIS ?
Hydronephrosis can occur in people of all ages. In children it is often due tomorrow structural changes in the body {anatomic abdnormalities} present since birth or before, in young people it is often due to kidney stone.

IS MILD HYDRONEPHROSIS SERIOUS?
YES:if it’s left untreated for too long ,this pressure can cause your kidneys to lose function permanently. Mild symptoms of hydronephrosis include urinating more frequently and an increase urge to urinating.

HOW CAN I PREVENT HYDRONEPHROSIS?
Since hydronephrosis is cause by underlying condition, prevention depends on avoiding or prompts treating the cause . The chance of developing a kidney stone may be reduce by visit us at Adebayo living tower hospital to find out what is causing the stone and start treatment immediately to prevent recurrence (repeating).

Seek treatment immediately with us at Adebayo living tower hospital if you are experiencing sever pain in the side or abdomen, vomiting, or a fever above 100.5degree Fahrenheit.

OUR DIAGNOSIS ON RENAL HYDRONEPHROSIS AT {ALTH}
Hydronephrosis is usually diagnosed by our ultrasound scan expertis at Adebayo living tower hospital further test may be needed to find out the causes of the condition, our ultrasound scan uses sound wave to create a picture of the inside of your kidneys. If your kidney are swollen it would definitely show up clearly.

OUR TEST AND TREATMENT ON RENAL HYDRONEPHROSIS AT ADEBAYO LIVING TOWER HOSPITAL
Our aim at Adebayo living tower hospital on the treatment of hydronephrosis is to restore the flow of urine from the kidney and to decrease the swelling and pressure causes by urine backup. Treatment depends on the underlying condition,as that is the primary problem,you should discuss treatment options with our medical professional at Adebayo living tower hospital.

If our medical professional at Adebayo living tower hospital sees that the hydronephrosis is acute or sudden, stent or soft tube (nephrostomy tube) may be inserted through the skin into the kidney to drain off excess urine . A soft plastic tube called ureteral stent maybe place between the kidney and bladder by our urologist professional at Adebayo living tower hospital during a cystoscopy to drain excess fluid.

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