Patient's question:
A man at home was vomiting and having diarrhea, but it wasn't clear what he had done, so he was quickly sent to the hospital. They said that my husband has mild hydronephrosis on the right kidney, and the right ureter is still dilating. The right kidney has hydronephrosis accompanied by ureteral dilation. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
If there is hydronephrosis with ureteral dilation, the possibility of intestinal obstruction in the urinary tract should be considered. In such cases, it is essential to identify the cause to determine if there is intestinal obstruction. If an obstruction is present, it is recommended to remove it. Otherwise, this can lead to postrenal urinary tract obstruction, which may result in obstructive nephropathy, decreased serum creatinine, and kidney atrophy. This is something that must be paid attention to. In terms of treatment, it is advisable to insert a tube for drainage.