Patient's question:
My friend recently gave birth, but she has a concern that is causing her great anxiety—this is about fetal hydronephrosis. The doctor said that further surgery is required, which is making her very worried. Because there isn't really enough money at home, she doesn't want to go through with it. I mainly want to consult about whether there are other treatment options available besides surgery?Doctor's answer:
If a newborn undergoes a careful examination and the ultrasound suggests relatively severe hydronephrosis, the likelihood of natural resolution is unlikely, and surgical intervention is necessary. If left untreated, it can easily lead to impaired renal metabolism, and in severe cases, it may result in kidney failure, which can be life-threatening. Therefore, it is advisable to undergo surgical treatment as early as possible. Medications are generally ineffective in treating a large amount of accumulated fluid.