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unilateral hydronephrosis - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Unilateral hydronephrosis is swelling of one kidney due to a backup of urine. See also:  Bilateral hydronephrosis ...
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unilateral hydronephrosis - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
unilateral hydronephrosis, Female urinary tract
Female urinary tract 		unilateral hydronephrosis, Male urinary tract
Male urinary tract

Causes of unilateral hydronephrosis (Source: MedLinePlus)
Hydronephrosis is a condition that occurs with a disease. It is not a disease itself. Conditions that are often associated with unilateral hydronephrosis include: Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy ; Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy ; Vesicoureteric reflux (backflow of urine from bladder to kidney); Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones); Hydronephrosis that occurs without a known cause during pregnancy. Unilateral hydronephrosis occurs in approximately 1 in 100 people. ...
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Symptoms of unilateral hydronephrosis (Source: MedLinePlus)
Flank pain ; Abdominal mass ; Nausea and vomiting; Urinary tract infection; Fever; Painful urination (dysuria) ; Increased urinary frequency; Increased urinary urgency. Note: Sometimes unilateral hydronephrosis does not have symptoms. ...
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unilateral hydronephrosis - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Treatment and prognosis for unilateral hydronephrosis depend on what is causing the kidney swelling. Treatment may include: A ureteral stent (tube that allows the ureter to drain into the bladder) ; A nephrostomy tube (allows the blocked urine to drain through the back); Antibiotics for infections. Patients who have only one kidney, who have immune-compromising disorders such as diabetes or HIV, or who have received a transplant should be treated promptly. Preventative antibiotics may be prescribed to decrease the risk of urinary tract infections in patients who have long-term hydronephrosis. ...
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