What are the symptoms of hydronephrosis in women?

Hydronephrosis in women may present with symptoms such as lower back pain, frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. In severe cases, hematuria or fever may occur. Treatment of hydronephrosis requires medication, surgery, or lifestyle adjustments depending on the cause. Hydronephrosis is usually caused by urinary tract obstruction, stones, infection, or congenital abnormalities. Urinary tract obstruction may be caused by tumors, prostatic hypertrophy, or urethral stenosis, while stones may be formed due to improper diet or metabolic abnormalities. Infections are mostly caused by bacteria, and congenital abnormalities such as stenosis of the ureteropelvic junction may also lead to hydronephrosis.

1. Waist pain is a common symptom of hydronephrosis. The pain may be dull or colicky, often located on one or both sides of the waist. The degree of pain is related to the degree of hydronephrosis. Mild hydronephrosis may only cause slight discomfort, while severe hydronephrosis may cause severe pain. The pain may radiate to the lower abdomen or inner thigh, accompanied by nausea, vomiting and other symptoms.

2. Frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination are other common symptoms of hydronephrosis, which are mostly caused by urinary tract infection. Frequent urination is characterized by an increase in the number of urinations, urgency is characterized by a sudden and strong desire to urinate, and pain during urination is characterized by pain in the urethra or bladder during urination. These symptoms may be accompanied by cloudy urine, odor, or hematuria.

3. Hematuria is a serious symptom of hydronephrosis, which may be caused by stones, infection or tumors. Hematuria is manifested as red or brown urine, which may be accompanied by blood clots. The degree of hematuria is related to the cause. Mild hematuria may only show a change in urine color, while severe hematuria may lead to anemia or shock.

4. Fever is an infection symptom of hydronephrosis, which may be caused by urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis. Fever is manifested by elevated body temperature, which may be accompanied by chills, sweating, fatigue and other symptoms. The degree of fever is related to the severity of the infection. Mild infection may only manifest as low fever, while severe infection may lead to high fever or sepsis.

Treatment of hydronephrosis requires appropriate measures based on the cause. Drug treatment includes antibiotics, analgesics and diuretics. Antibiotics are used to treat infections, analgesics are used to relieve pain, and diuretics are used to promote urination. Surgical treatment includes nephrostomy, ureteral stent implantation and nephrectomy. Nephrostomy is used to drain the accumulated water, ureteral stent implantation is used to relieve obstruction, and nephrectomy is used to treat severe lesions. Lifestyle adjustments include drinking more water, avoiding high-salt and high-fat diets, and regular physical examinations. Drinking more water can help prevent stones, avoiding high-salt and high-fat diets can help control blood pressure and blood lipids, and regular physical examinations can help detect and treat hydronephrosis early.

The symptoms and treatment of hydronephrosis should be based on individual circumstances. Early detection and timely treatment are the key to preventing complications. Women should pay attention to their own physical condition and seek medical attention in time when relevant symptoms occur to avoid delaying treatment.