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What Causes Hydronephrosis?
Posted on
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Question : my 16 year old son has been having abdominal pain and the Dr requested an ultra sounds which shows a mild degree of pelvicalcyeal separation with the renal pelvis measuring 12mm in diameter.
The conclusion stares a mild degree of right hydronephrosis, what does this mean and how is it treated/dealt with
The conclusion stares a mild degree of right hydronephrosis, what does this mean and how is it treated/dealt with
Brief Answer:
detailed below
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Hydronephrosis is usually caused by increased pressure in the urinary tract. It can appear du to kidney stone or some inherited urinary tract problem.
I suggest you to consult urologist as soon as possible. Cystoscopy might be necessary.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards
detailed below
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Hydronephrosis is usually caused by increased pressure in the urinary tract. It can appear du to kidney stone or some inherited urinary tract problem.
I suggest you to consult urologist as soon as possible. Cystoscopy might be necessary.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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