Management of Bilateral Renal Hydronephrosis
Disease description:
My cousin has difficulty urinating. He went to the hospital for an examination and was diagnosed with hydronephrosis. What is the treatment for bilateral hydronephrosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
The management of bilateral hydronephrosis mainly includes the following approaches:
1. General treatment: For physiological hydronephrosis caused by factors such as urine retention, drinking more water and frequent urination to promote metabolism may aid in recovery.
2. Medication: If hydronephrosis is caused by a urinary tract infection, anti-inflammatory medications such as amoxicillin capsules or cefradine capsules may be used. For hydronephrosis caused by kidney stones, lithotriptic oral solutions may be administered to improve urinary system function.
3. Surgical treatment: When hydronephrosis is severe, accompanied by significant clinical symptoms and declining kidney function, surgical intervention may be necessary, such as ureteral stricture repair (urethroplasty) or radical nephrectomy.
4. Catheterization: In cases of significant kidney swelling and impaired kidney function, timely catheterization is required to prevent complications.
The above management options should be selected based on the patient's specific condition and the recommendation of a physician.
