Can kidney stones cause hydronephrosis?

Patient's question:

According to your description, in general, kidney stones can lead to hydronephrosis. Sometimes, kidney stones block the ureter, which can cause hydronephrosis. In this case, you can consult a local traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and use Chinese herbal medicine for regulation through syndrome differentiation and treatment. Generally, Chinese herbal medicine has the effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, expelling stones, and dissolving stones. It can be used to treat hydronephrosis caused by kidney stones. At the same time, you should avoid spicy and irritating foods and maintain a light diet.

Doctor's answer:

For patients with kidney stones, if the stones block again, it may lead to hydronephrosis, and in severe cases, it may even cause abnormal kidney function. For patients with hydronephrosis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as early as possible to remove the stones. Secondly, after surgery, patients should follow a light diet and absolutely avoid greasy foods and foods. At the same time, it is important to drink plenty of water and stay active, as otherwise, it may easily lead to the recurrence of stones.

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