How to treat hydronephrosis in women?

Women with hydronephrosis need personalized treatment based on the cause. Effective treatments include medication, surgical intervention, and lifestyle adjustments. After the cause is identified and the severity of the disease is assessed, the best treatment plan can be selected to reduce complications and restore kidney function.

1. Medication

Early or mild hydronephrosis, especially when caused by infection, can be managed with medication to relieve symptoms and control the condition.

- Antibiotics: such as amoxicillin and cephalosporins, for women with signs of infection or urinary tract infection;

- Antispasmodics: such as tolterodine or flavonoids, to relieve pain caused by urinary tract stricture or urinary tract obstruction;

- Stone removal drugs: such as amlodipine besylate, which can help soothe the urinary tract and help small stones to be removed. However, long-term medication must be taken according to the doctor's advice to avoid side effects.

Drug treatment needs to be accompanied by regular follow-up examinations, such as ultrasound or urine routine tests, to confirm whether kidney function has returned to normal.

2. Surgical intervention

If hydronephrosis is caused by more severe urinary tract obstruction, stones or tumors, surgical treatment is required and the effect is definite.

-Ureteral stent placement: mainly used to clear the urinary tract and suitable for acute hydronephrosis caused by obstruction;

-Minimally invasive uroscope lithotomy: suitable for larger ureteral stones and can effectively relieve blockage;

-Nephrostomy: used for severe urinary tract obstruction, draining urine directly through the skin to protect kidney function.

After surgical treatment, patients need to undergo regular follow-up to prevent recurrence of the disease.

3. Lifestyle adjustment and diet management

During the treatment process, lifestyle management is an important part of auxiliary treatment and avoiding recurrence:

-Diet: Limit salt intake, increase water intake, and reduce the burden on the kidneys. Eating more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as green leafy vegetables and low-sugar fruits, can help reduce the possibility of stone formation;

-Avoid sitting for long periods of time and choose moderate exercise, such as brisk walking or yoga, to help improve urine flow;

-Pay attention to regular health check-ups, such as kidney ultrasound or urine tests, to detect problems early.

For women, hydronephrosis caused by pregnancy or its specific physiological characteristics (such as urinary anatomical and physiological differences) requires closer observation and comprehensive judgment, and targeted plans should be formulated during pregnancy.

Correct treatment and daily care can effectively control hydronephrosis in women and reduce damage to kidney function. If the condition worsens or the cause is unclear, you should seek medical attention in time so that you can make an accurate plan.