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What Causes Swelling Around The Kidneys?
my fiancee had a vehicle involved accident at work 2 months ago.Today he was told the results of the mri is 2 herniated disks, one left- one right, at bottom of spine (s1?) and pinched nerves. The Dr. also noted swelling around his kidney and wants to do an ultrasound. can these be related? and what might be causing sweling around the kidney?
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Swelling around the kidney is caused by an inner hemorrhage (hematoma) in this case due to trauma. Usually it is self absorbed but needs careful monitoring with ultrasound.
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Dr. Mirjeta Guni
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Swelling around the kidney is caused by an inner hemorrhage (hematoma) in this case due to trauma. Usually it is self absorbed but needs careful monitoring with ultrasound.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni
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