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What Causes Hydronephrosis?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)
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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. Grzegorz Stanko

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What Causes Hydronephrosis?

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