Best Doctors for Hydronephrosis Treatment in Karimnagar

Hydronephrosis is a condition affecting the kidneys, which is described as the accumulation of urine in the kidneys leading to swelling. Hydronephrosis can occur due to blockage of tubes (ureters) in the kidneys, which are used to drain the urine. Generally, no symptoms are seen in hydronephrosis. Some symptoms that can be noticed are pain during urination, fever, vomiting, stomach upset, weight loss, blood in urine, and failure to thrive in the case of infants. The causes of hydronephrosis can be blockage of ureters, kidney stones, narrowed ureter, pregnancy, urinary tract infection, enlarged prostate, and cancer in the cervix, bladder, colon, or prostate. The diagnostic tests to diagnose hydronephrosis are urine tests, blood tests, X-rays, and ultrasound examinations. The initial treatment for hydronephrosis can be done with medication to relieve pain, and surgery is indicated in case of clearing the blockage. Surgery is also indicated in other conditions such as kidney stones, cancer, and enlarged prostate.