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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Is Hydronephrosis

Health Encyclopedia: Unilateral Hydronephrosis

Definition

Unilateral hydronephrosis is swelling of one kidney due to a backup of urine.

See also: Bilateral hydronephrosis


Alternative Names

Hydronephrosis


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Hydronephrosis is a condition that occurs with a disease and is not a disease itself. Treatment and prognosis for unilateral hydronephrosis depend what is causing the kidney swelling.

Conditions that are often associated with unilateral hydronephrosis includ...

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Health Guide

Unilateral hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis Symptoms Flank pain Abdominal mass Nausea and vomiting Urinary tract infection Fever... Read more »
Bilateral hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis - bilateral Treatment Treating bilateral hydronephrosis includes two facets: relieving obstruction and treating the underlying... Read more »
Bilateral hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis - bilateral Symptoms Signs of hydronephrosis is generally observed during routine fetal ultrasound studies done during routine... Read more »
Unilateral hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis Prevention Prevention of the disorders associated with unilateral hydronephrosis will prevent this condition. References ... Read more »
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