What to do if you have hydronephrosis and kidney stones

How should we treat kidney stones with hydronephrosis? If kidney stones are accompanied by hydronephrosis, the main reason is that the stones block the renal pelvis or ureteral stones block the ureter, causing water accumulation. If the hydronephrosis is caused by stones, we first need to understand the specific location and size of the stones and the degree of hydronephrosis to treat it. If the hydronephrosis is severe, it will cause kidney atrophy, and severe cases will cause decreased kidney function or even complete loss of kidney function. Therefore, this situation requires timely surgical treatment to crush the stones and expel them from the body.

Can I drink a lot of water if I have hydronephrosis?

Hydronephrosis is a very common disease in clinical practice. For hydronephrosis, it may cause compression of the kidney, leading to thinning of the renal cortex, and severe cases may cause renal failure or even uremia. There are many reasons for hydronephrosis. For example, hydronephrosis caused by kidney stones, ureteral stenosis, etc. can be treated with plenty of water. If the hydronephrosis is caused by urinary retention, you cannot drink too much water, otherwise it will aggravate the condition. The treatment of hydronephrosis also requires an assessment of the severity of the disease and a clear cause. Most of the time, surgery is required to restore the patency of the urinary tract, relieve hydronephrosis, and prevent the occurrence of complications.

What should I pay attention to when caring for hydronephrosis?

Hydronephrosis is not uncommon in clinical practice. For this disease, it is necessary to identify the specific cause and assess the severity of the disease in order to provide targeted treatment. Hydronephrosis may often have some complications, such as urinary tract infection, low back pain, etc. Therefore, in terms of care, you should pay attention to drinking more water, urinating frequently, not holding urine, to prevent the condition from getting worse. You should also pay attention to preventing colds and avoiding bad habits such as fatigue and staying up late. Regular follow-up examinations are performed to monitor changes in the condition. When necessary, surgical treatment can be performed to relieve hydronephrosis and prevent complications. For example, severe hydronephrosis can cause renal failure.