{"product_id":"2940155079927","title":"Swollen Kidney, (Hydronephrosis) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book describes Swollen Kidney, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases\u003cbr\u003eSwollen Kidney (Hydronephrosis) is a disorder in which one or both kidneys become stretched and swollen due to the accumulation of excess urine.\u003cbr\u003eHydronephrosis happens when there is either an obstruction of the outflow of urine, or reverse flow of urine already in the bladder (called reflux) that can cause the renal pelvis to become enlarged.\u003cbr\u003eIt can involve people of any age and is from time to time observed in unborn babies during routine pregnancy ultrasound scans (known as antenatal hydronephrosis).\u003cbr\u003eHydronephrosis does not normally cause any long-term disorders if it is diagnosed and treated promptly.\u003cbr\u003eThe disorder can raise the chances of getting urinary tract infections (UTIs).\u003cbr\u003eIn severe cases that are not treated, the kidney may become scarred, which could result in a loss of kidney function\u003cbr\u003eThe disorders with any of these urinary parts may induce fluid to reflux back into the kidney.\u003cbr\u003eIf only one of the kidneys is affected, the disorder is called unilateral hydronephrosis.\u003cbr\u003eIf both kidneys are affected, it is called bilateral hydronephrosis.\u003cbr\u003eHydronephrosis may lead to decreased kidney function.\u003cbr\u003eIf not managed quickly, permanent damage to the kidney or kidneys may happen, leading to kidney failure.\u003cbr\u003eRisk Factors\u003cbr\u003e1.Pregnant women (due to an enlarging womb that may compress the ureters);\u003cbr\u003e2.Men over the age of 50 (due to enlargement of the prostate or prostate cancer);\u003cbr\u003e3.Sexually active women (due to their risk for recurrent urinary tract infections);\u003cbr\u003e4.Those who are predisposed to recurrent kidney stones.\u003cbr\u003eCauses\u003cbr\u003eHydronephrosis happens as the result of an illness.\u003cbr\u003eHydronephrosis is not considered a disease.\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most frequent causes of hydronephrosis is acute unilateral obstructive uropathy.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a sudden development of a blockage in one of the ureters, which are the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder.\u003cbr\u003eThe most frequent cause for this obstruction is a kidney stone but blood clots and scarring can also induce acute unilateral obstructive uropathy.\u003cbr\u003eA blocked ureter can induce urine to go back up into the kidney, which produces swelling.\u003cbr\u003eThis backflow of urine is identified as vesicoureteric reflux (VUR).\u003cbr\u003eOther reasons of blockage may be:\u003cbr\u003e1.A kink in the ureteropelvic junction, which is where the ureter meets the pelvis of the kidney\u003cbr\u003e2.An enlarged prostate gland in men, which can be because of BPH or prostatitis\u003cbr\u003e3.Pregnancy, which produces a compression due to a growing fetus\u003cbr\u003e4.Tumors in or near the ureter\u003cbr\u003e5.A narrowing of the ureter from an injury or birth defect\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms\u003cbr\u003eHydronephrosis may or may not produce symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eThe main symptom is pain, either in the side and back (known as flank pain), abdomen or groin.\u003cbr\u003e1.Pain in the lower abdomen\u003cbr\u003e2.Nausea\u003cbr\u003e3.Vomiting\u003cbr\u003e4.Pain when urinating (dysuria)\u003cbr\u003e5.Blood in the urine\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis\u003cbr\u003eMost patients manifest with non-specific symptoms, such as dull abdominal pain, of less than 12 months' duration\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor may occasionally be able to feel the enlarged kidney by gently massaging the abdomen and flank area\u003cbr\u003eAn ultrasound is normally used to confirm a diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eA doctor can also confirm a diagnosis with x-rays, computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).\u003cbr\u003eTreatment\u003cbr\u003eIf the patient has hydronephrosis, the treatment will be dependent on the underlying cause and its severity.\u003cbr\u003ePregnant women and babies may not require any treatment.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment for hydronephrosis primarily directs on getting rid of the blockage of the flow of urine\u003cbr\u003e1.Insert a ureteral stent or a nephrostomy tube to drain the fluid\u003cbr\u003e2.Remove the obstruction with surgery e.g. kidney stone, scar tissue or blood clot\u003cbr\u003e3.Antibiotics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Hydronephrosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Kidney Failure\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Kidney Stones\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default 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