General Information About Kidney Enlargement
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the condition of the kidney stretching and swelling like a balloon filled with water as a result of urine being unable to travel down the urinary tract (ureter) and accumulating in the renal pelvis.
The most common cause is kidney stones falling into the urinary tract. In addition, prostate enlargement, uterine pressure during pregnancy, urinary tract strictures, and tumors can obstruct urine flow and lead to this condition.
A feeling of fullness in the back or sides, severe kidney pain (colic), nausea, difficulty urinating, and a high fever when an infection is added.
Yes. If urine cannot empty for a long time, the high pressure inside the kidney impairs blood flow and can cause the kidney tissue to slowly die (permanent kidney failure).
Urinary Ultrasonography is the most reliable and harmless initial examination that shows the swelling (dilation) in the kidney within seconds. In necessary cases, a contrast-enhanced CT scan may be requested.
The priority is to drain the accumulated urine. If there is a ureteral stone, it is removed endoscopically by breaking it. In emergency situations, a thin tube called a 'Double J Stent' is inserted into the kidney duct to ensure urine flow.
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