I Have Hydrophrenosis Uti

Posted on Wed, 6 Sep 2023

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Question : Hi. I have hydrophrenosis I think from a recent uti. My urologist is running an ivp test but mentioned I might have to self XXXXXXX Will the test show if there’s a blockage ? I really do not want to do that. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can detect blocks

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
IVP (intravenous pyelogram) can detect blocks in your urinary tract from bladder to urethra.
We can check for blocks or other anomalies in your urinary tract.
Most often it he hydronephrosis caused by reflex of urine or stones, if there is significant residual urine in the bladder intermittent self catheterisation may be required.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (12 hours later)

Does that mean I’ll always have to do it or is it possible I’ll be able to stop ?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (37 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly it is not required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Mostly it wont be required.
When there is chronic urinary retention we can try for medical management using various drugs.
If there is no improvement with drugs then only intermittent catheterisation or self XXXXXXX required.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla