I'm glad you found this site! I can provide a few basic answers, but will probably need some more information from you.
According to MedlinePlus' Hydronephrosis site, "Treatment and prognosis for [unilateral] hydronephrosis depend on what is causing the kidney swelling."
It goes on to mention that hydronephrosis is not a disease in itself, but is caused by one of the following:
* Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy
* Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy
* Vesicoureteric reflux (backflow of urine from bladder to kidney)
* Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
Did your physician tell you more about how and why you have the hydronephrosis? There is probably a strong correlation or cause between this diagnosis and having diabetes, however, did the doctor tell you what the cause(s) are?
Knowing what is causing your hydronephrosis is crucial, as to answer your question about your prognosis depends on the type of treatment. Also, how long has your hydronephrosis gone untreated, and what are you currently doing to treat this diagnosis? Has your doctor made any recommendations to consider (including surgery)? I am assuming you have both of your kidneys; is one or both of them affected?
I hope to hear back from you soon; we can help you find some answers!
In the meantime, EmpowHer has some great resources for hydronephrosis. I understand that you wanted to know more than just about this condition; you want to know about this condition in combination with your other conditions of HBP and diabetes, as well as your age.
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Hi mrandmrs,
I'm glad you found this site! I can provide a few basic answers, but will probably need some more information from you.
According to MedlinePlus' Hydronephrosis site, "Treatment and prognosis for [unilateral] hydronephrosis depend on what is causing the kidney swelling."
It goes on to mention that hydronephrosis is not a disease in itself, but is caused by one of the following:
* Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy
* Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy
* Vesicoureteric reflux (backflow of urine from bladder to kidney)
* Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
Did your physician tell you more about how and why you have the hydronephrosis? There is probably a strong correlation or cause between this diagnosis and having diabetes, however, did the doctor tell you what the cause(s) are?
Knowing what is causing your hydronephrosis is crucial, as to answer your question about your prognosis depends on the type of treatment. Also, how long has your hydronephrosis gone untreated, and what are you currently doing to treat this diagnosis? Has your doctor made any recommendations to consider (including surgery)? I am assuming you have both of your kidneys; is one or both of them affected?
I hope to hear back from you soon; we can help you find some answers!
In the meantime, EmpowHer has some great resources for hydronephrosis. I understand that you wanted to know more than just about this condition; you want to know about this condition in combination with your other conditions of HBP and diabetes, as well as your age.
- EmpowHer Medical Encyclopedia on Hydronephrosis. This site also includes additional resources for you to review, and feel free to ask additional questions.
Take care.
March 8, 2009 - 1:44pmThis Comment
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