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==History and Symptoms== | ==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. | * 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 and nociception|pain]]. An enlarged [[kidney]] may be [[palpable]] on [[examination]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
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.