Unilateral hydronephrosis is swelling of one kidney due to a backup of urine.
See also: Bilateral hydronephrosis
Alternative NamesHydronephrosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsHydronephrosis is a condition that occurs with a disease. It is not a disease itself. Conditions that are often associated with unilateral hydronephrosis include:
Unilateral hydronephrosis occurs in approximately 1 in 100 people.
SymptomsNote: Sometimes unilateral hydronephrosis does not have symptoms.
Signs and testsUnilateral hydronephrosis is usually identified with tests such as the following:
Treatment and prognosis for unilateral hydronephrosis depend on what is causing the kidney swelling. Treatment may include:
Patients who have only one kidney, who have immune-compromising disorders such as Diabetes or HIV, or who have received a transplant should be treated promptly.
Preventative antibiotics may be prescribed to decrease the risk of urinary tract infections in patients who have long-term hydronephrosis.
Expectations (prognosis)Prolonged hydronephrosis results in the eventual loss of kidney function.
ComplicationsIf hydronephrosis is left untreated, the affected kidney may be permanently damaged. Kidney insufficiency or kidney failure is rare with unilateral hydronephrosis because the other kidney usually functions normally. However, if the patient has only one functioning kidney, kidney failure will occur.
Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you have prolonged or severe flank pain, or if you suspect hydronephrosis.
PreventionPrevention of the disorders associated with unilateral hydronephrosis will prevent this condition.
ReferencesFrokiaer J, Zeidel ML. Urinary tract obstruction. In: Brenner BM, ed. Brenner and Rector's The Kidney. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 35.
Unilateral hydronephrosis is swelling of one kidney due to a backup of urine.
See also: Bilateral hydronephrosis
Alternative NamesHydronephrosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsHydronephrosis is a condition that occurs with a disease. It is not a disease itself. Conditions that are often associated with unilateral hydronephrosis include:
Unilateral hydronephrosis occurs in approximately 1 in 100 people.
SymptomsNote: Sometimes unilateral hydronephrosis does not have symptoms.
Signs and testsUnilateral hydronephrosis is usually identified with tests such as the following:
Treatment and prognosis for unilateral hydronephrosis depend on what is causing the kidney swelling. Treatment may include:
Patients who have only one kidney, who have immune-compromising disorders such as diabetes or HIV, or who have received a transplant should be treated promptly.
Preventative antibiotics may be prescribed to decrease the risk of urinary tract infections in patients who have long-term hydronephrosis.
Expectations (prognosis)Prolonged hydronephrosis results in the eventual loss of kidney function.
ComplicationsIf hydronephrosis is left untreated, the affected kidney may be permanently damaged. Kidney insufficiency or kidney failure is rare with unilateral hydronephrosis because the other kidney usually functions normally. However, if the patient has only one functioning kidney, kidney failure will occur.
Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you have prolonged or severe flank pain, or if you suspect hydronephrosis.
PreventionPrevention of the disorders associated with unilateral hydronephrosis will prevent this condition.
ReferencesFrokiaer J, Zeidel ML. Urinary tract obstruction. In: Brenner BM, ed. Brenner and Rector's The Kidney. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 35.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 03/22/2010
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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