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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The majority of [[patients]] with [[hydronephrosis]] are asymptomatic. | The majority of [[patients]] with [[hydronephrosis]] are asymptomatic.The most [[Common- and special-causes|common]] [[symptoms]] of [[hydronephrosis]] include alteration in [[urine output]], [[pain]], [[hematuria]] and [[hypertension]]. | ||
The most [[Common- and special-causes|common]] [[symptoms]] of [[hydronephrosis]] include alteration in [[urine output]], [[pain]], [[hematuria]] and [[hypertension]]. | |||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
* The signs and symptoms of hydronephrosis depends upon whether the obstruction is acute or chronic. [[ | * The signs and symptoms of [[hydronephrosis]] depends upon whether the obstruction is acute or chronic. | ||
* Unilateral [[Hydronephrosis)|hydronephrosis]] may even occur without symptoms. | |||
* Symptoms that occur regardless of where the obstruction lies include [[loin]] or [[flank]] [[Pain and nociception|pain]]. An enlarged [[kidney]] may be [[palpable]] on [[examination]]. | * Symptoms that occur regardless of where the obstruction lies include [[loin]] or [[flank]] [[Pain and nociception|pain]]. An enlarged [[kidney]] may be [[palpable]] on [[examination]]. | ||
*The majority of patients with hydronephrosis are | *The majority of patients with hydronephrosis are [[asymptomatic]]. | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
Patients with [ | Patients with [[hydronephrosis]] may have a positive history of: | ||
*[ | * [[Kidney stone]] | ||
*[ | * [[Congenital malformations|Congenital malformation]] | ||
*[ | *[[Tumor]] or cancer | ||
*[[Prostate]] enlargement | |||
* [[Pregnancy]] | |||
===Common Symptoms=== | ===Common Symptoms=== | ||
Common symptoms of [[hydronephrosis]] include: | Common symptoms of [[hydronephrosis]] include: | ||
*Urge to urinate in mild cases | *Urge to [[urinate]] in mild cases | ||
*Increased serum [[creatinine]] | |||
*[[Hematuria]] | |||
*[[Abdomen]] pain | *[[Abdomen]] pain | ||
*Burning sensation while urinating | *Burning sensation while urinating | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
The majority of patients with hydronephrosis are asymptomatic.The most common symptoms of hydronephrosis include alteration in urine output, pain, hematuria and hypertension.
History and Symptoms
- The signs and symptoms of hydronephrosis depends upon whether the obstruction is acute or chronic.
- Unilateral hydronephrosis may even occur without symptoms.
- Symptoms that occur regardless of where the obstruction lies include loin or flank pain. An enlarged kidney may be palpable on examination.
- The majority of patients with hydronephrosis are asymptomatic.
History
Patients with hydronephrosis may have a positive history of:
- Kidney stone
- Congenital malformation
- Tumor or cancer
- Prostate enlargement
- Pregnancy
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of hydronephrosis include:
- Urge to urinate in mild cases
- Increased serum creatinine
- Hematuria
- Abdomen pain
- Burning sensation while urinating
- Fever
- Weak urine stream
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of hydronephrosis include
- Strong-smelling urine
- Weakness
- Malaise
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Leg swelling