What does it mean when a kidney is dilated?
What does it mean when a kidney is dilated?
Hydronephrosis, also known as urinary tract dilation, is when the area of the kidney where urine is collected is enlarged, or dilated. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the cause of the dilation. Often children who have hydronephrosis have it from the time of birth.
What happens if ureter is dilated?
In most cases of urinary tract dilation, the abnormal buildup of urine occurs in the renal pelvis. But the urine can get blocked further down the urinary tract as well, causing the ureters, bladder, or urethra to swell.
Is renal pelvis dilation normal?
There is wide range in the size of the renal pelvis. For many babies, the large size is just part of the normal range. However, sometimes a dilated renal pelvis is due to a block (obstruction) in the ureter, or urine moving back into the kidney (reflux). Both of these conditions are treatable.
Is a dilated kidney serious?
Left untreated, severe hydronephrosis can lead to permanent kidney damage. Rarely, it can cause kidney failure. But hydronephrosis typically affects only one kidney and the other kidney can do the work for both.
What is mild dilation of renal pelvis?
Renal pelvis dilatation (or hydronephrosis) is a widening of the renal pelvis and is a common finding on ultrasound scans (USS) performed during pregnancy. Often it is temporary and not associated with any problems in the kidney or ureter. In this situation, there is no risk for your child’s future health.
What is mild fullness of the renal pelvis?
Kidney swelling can result, causing the part of the kidney called the renal pelvis to bulge (distend), leading to possible kidney scarring and impaired kidney function. Hydronephrosis is swelling of one or both kidneys.
What foods should I avoid with hydronephrosis?
Here are 17 foods that you should likely avoid on a renal diet.
- Dark-colored soda. In addition to the calories and sugar that sodas provide, they harbor additives that contain phosphorus, especially dark-colored sodas.
- Avocados.
- Canned foods.
- Whole wheat bread.
- Brown rice.
- Bananas.
- Dairy.
- Oranges and orange juice.
Is bananas good for your kidneys?
Bananas are not bad for the kidneys unless the kidneys are damaged. Damaged kidneys build up potassium in the blood, resulting in serious heart problems. Potassium is present in bananas, other fruits and vegetables (such as potatoes, avocados and melons).
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