Can renal CT scan detect hydronephrosis?

Hydronephrosis can be detected by CT scan of the kidney. Hydronephrosis is very common in clinical practice, and the severity of the disease can lead to hydronephrosis. The most common causes are kidney stones, ureteral stenosis, or renal pelvic malformation. You can further understand the disease by checking the kidneys with color Doppler ultrasound or CT scan, and then carry out targeted treatment. For some more serious hydronephrosis, active surgical treatment is needed to relieve it, because long-term hydronephrosis may cause damage to kidney function and even lead to renal failure and uremia. It is also necessary to pay attention to regular visits to the hospital for examinations to monitor changes in the disease, and be careful not to stay up late, be too tired, smoke, or drink alcohol.

How to treat kidney stones and hydronephrosis?

Hydronephrosis caused by kidney stones is a common condition caused by stones blocking part of the ureter or completely blocking it. Hydronephrosis caused by mild kidney stones is mainly treated by removing stones, unblocking urine, and improving kidney function. Stones can be removed by drug ultrasonic lithotripsy or surgery. After the stones are removed, urine is unobstructed and hydronephrosis is naturally relieved. If the hydronephrosis is severe and the bilateral ureters are severely blocked, renal damage or failure may occur. In this case, nephrostomy should be used to drain urine first, and then the stones should be treated. After hydronephrosis, you should go to a regular hospital for urology treatment in time to prevent further damage to renal function.

The dangers of hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis is a very common clinical disease. It can cause a lot of harm to the human body, such as urinary tract infection, low back pain, etc. In severe cases, it can lead to renal failure and even develop to the level of uremia. For the treatment of hydronephrosis, it is necessary to evaluate the severity of the disease according to the specific cause and use targeted drug treatment. For example, hydronephrosis caused by kidney stones and ureteral stenosis requires targeted selection and different treatment plans. If necessary, surgery can be performed to restore the smoothness of the urinary tract to prevent the occurrence of complications. Regular examinations should also be paid attention to monitor changes in the disease.