Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is the buildup of urine inside the kidney that causes it to dilate, usually because something impedes the normal passage of urine toward the bladder. It can affect one or both kidneys and be detected at any age, even before birth.
How it may show up:
- Pain in the flank or lower back.
- Changes in the amount or appearance of urine.
- Sometimes it produces no symptoms and is discovered on imaging.
When to seek care? Persistent lower back pain, repeated urinary tract infections, or urinary changes warrant evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The urologist and the nephrologist assess kidney function and drainage; in children the pediatric nephrologist, the pediatrician, and the neonatologist are involved, while the internist supports comprehensive care. A timely professional evaluation helps protect kidney health.
Data on 45 doctors who treat hydronephrosis
Specialties that treat hydronephrosis
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Doctors specialized in hydronephrosis
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Frequently asked questions
What is hydronephrosis?
Hydronephrosis is the buildup of urine inside the kidney that causes it to dilate, usually because something impedes the normal passage of urine toward the bladder. It can affect one or both kidneys and be detected at any age, even before birth.
Which doctor treats hydronephrosis?
Hydronephrosis is usually treated by specialists in internist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, neonatologist, pediatrician, urologist, pediatric nephrologist.