Hydronephrosis refers to a condition where one or both of the kidneys become swollen due to a build-up of urine.
Full definition
This causes a condition
called hydronephrosis, in which the kidney becomes swollen with pressure from backed up urine.
Newborns, babies, and kids born
with hydronephrosis may be sent to a pediatric urologist to be monitored.
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However most cats that loose their normal kidney function do not show the kidney changes associated
with hydronephrosis.
The results were
Hydronephrosis and Urinary Reflux.
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Hydronephrosis is the swelling of a kidney due to a build - up of urine.
Hydronephrosis can occur in one or both kidneys.»
If in rare instances
the hydronephrosis progresses or causes problems, the doctor will proceed to a voiding cystourethrogram and kidney scan.
By Dr. Jennifer Lavender, DVM •
Hydronephrosis is caused by increased intrarenal pressure due to ureteral defect (ie.
The condition is called
hydronephrosis.
This type of kidney damage is called
hydronephrosis.
The most common kidney issue in babies is
hydronephrosis.