Hydronephrosis develops when the kidney pelvis and calyces become distended because urine is unable to drain into the bladder. Hydronephrosis is not a separate disease, but a physical phenomenon that occurs with many diseases. Symptoms, treatment, and prognosis are those of the associated diseases.
Prevention See the causative disorders.
Signs and tests Hydronephrosis is discovered by the health care provider as a result of testing. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved. The information contained above is intended for general reference purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam.