How to treat female hydronephrosis effectively

The treatment of hydronephrosis in women needs to be specifically judged based on the cause, degree of hydronephrosis and health status, including relief of the cause, drug treatment, surgical drainage, etc. Early detection and timely treatment are the key to improving prognosis.

1Relieve the cause:

Hydronephrosis is mostly caused by urinary tract obstruction or infection. Common causes include stones, tumors, urinary tract stenosis, inflammation, etc. For mild hydronephrosis, taking stone-removing drugs such as stone-removing granules, anti-inflammatory drugs such as nitrofurantoin, or drugs that dilate the urinary tract such as alpha-receptor blockers to improve obstruction may help relieve hydronephrosis. At the same time, adjusting daily water intake and avoiding foods with high oxalic acid or uric acid content such as reducing spinach, strawberries, animal offal, etc., can help prevent recurrence.

2. Drug treatment:

For mild hydronephrosis in the early stage or caused by infection, it is particularly important to control the infection through antibiotic treatment. For example, quinolones such as levofloxacin can be used for acute urinary tract infection; patients with chronic inflammation may need longer-term low-dose antibiotic treatment. At the same time, if accompanied by symptoms such as high blood pressure or pain, antihypertensive drugs and analgesics should be used to relieve symptoms.

3Surgery or drainage treatment:

Moderate to severe hydronephrosis usually requires intervention or surgery to relieve the obstruction.

Minimally invasive surgery: such as ureteroscopy or percutaneous renal lithotripsy, used to treat hydronephrosis caused by stones.

Ureteral stent placement: Temporarily drain urine and relieve symptoms of acute hydronephrosis.

Open surgery: such as pyeloplasty or nephrectomy, is used for patients with intractable urinary tract obstruction or severe renal dysfunction. The surgical method should be determined according to the patient's specific condition.

Women with hydronephrosis need to be treated according to the disease. Do not blindly take medication, especially for patients with moderate to severe hydronephrosis. They should follow the doctor's advice and choose a regular treatment plan. If you feel unwell, you should immediately see a doctor to find out the cause and receive personalized treatment. Paying attention to lifestyle adjustments and regular checkups can further reduce the risk of recurrence and protect kidney health.