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Swelling of the kidney, often from reflux of urine from bladder back up to kidney, or from blockage of ureter due to stone, etc.

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What is the main term for primary hydronephrosis?

hydronephrosis


Is hydronephrosis the same as pelvicaliectasis?

Pelvicaliectasis with renal paranchimal atrophy = Hydronephrosis


Which term mean the swelling of one or both kidneys due to an obstruction of the urine flow?

hydronephrosis


What hydronephrosis?

cholelithiasis


What condition accompanies hydronephrosis?

Swelling of the ureter, which always accompanies hydronephrosis, is called hydroureter. Hydronephrosis implies that a ureter and the renal pelvis (the connection of the ureter to the kidney) are overfilled with urine.


What does it mean when new moderate bilateral hydronephrosis?

It means both of your kidneys are swollen with fluid as a result of an obstruction of urine out of them.


Do male babies diagnosed with hydronephrosis need to be circumcised?

Hydronephrosis is when a kidney becomes enlarged due to an obstruction of the urinary tract. To correct it depends on where the obstruction is, but circumcision is certainly not necessary.


Is there a connection between hydronephrosis and constipation?

I really don't know... I'm pregnant with hydronephrosis, thought I was improving... But i have some constipation and I'm wondering if that's what is causing my kidney pain to return.


What is the medical term meaning Backup of urine into the kidney?

The medical term for the backup of urine into the kidney is "hydronephrosis." This condition occurs when urine flow is obstructed, leading to the swelling of the kidney due to the buildup of urine. It is important to identify and treat the underlying cause of hydronephrosis to prevent kidney damage.


What is a backup of urine into the kidneys often a result of a blockage in the urinary tract?

hydronephrosis


What is the difference between pyelonephritis and hydronephrosis?

Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney, typically caused by bacteria, leading to inflammation and potentially affecting kidney function. In contrast, hydronephrosis is a condition characterized by the swelling of a kidney due to the build-up of urine, often resulting from an obstruction in the urinary tract. While pyelonephritis can lead to hydronephrosis, the two conditions are distinct, with different causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches.


What is bilateral extrarenal pelves that showed on a cat scan and shows no hydronephrosis and no right hydroureter?

bilateral extrarenal pelves is a normal variant in humans. no hydronephrosis means in simple English it is fine. no right hydroureter? hm... this one is tricky was there a left hydroureter?