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Causes of swollen kidneys
Causes of swollen kidneys in babies
Causes of swollen kidneys in adults
Symptoms of swollen kidneys
How to deal with swollen kidneys
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Swollen kidneys or hydronephrosis is a condition where there is a buildup of urine in one or both
kidney
.
So, what causes swollen kidneys?This condition can occur due to
urine
cannot be drained into the bladder, as quoted from the page
Cleveland Clinic
.
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The kidneys themselves work by filtering metabolic waste and toxins from the blood.Then throw it away with the rest of the body fluids in the form of urine.
Urine will flow through the ureters to the bladder where it is stored until urination.However, this process can be disrupted if there is a blockage in the ureter.
Causes of swollen kidneys
Swollen kidneys can happen to anyone, from babies to adults.The causes can vary for each person and age.
The following is an explanation of the causes of swollen kidneys divided by age:
Causes of swollen kidneys in babies
Swollen kidneys are common in unborn babies, known as antenatal hydronephrosis.Antenatal hydronephrosis usually does not cause symptoms in the mother or baby during pregnancy.
In unborn babies, the cause of hydronephrosis is still not known for certain.However, it is suspected that in late pregnancy, the baby produces more urine.
Apart from that, here are some causes of swollen kidneys in babies:
Increased amount of urine produced by the fetus
Blockage of the flow of urine at some point in the urinary tract
Backflow of urine from the bladder to the kidneys
Causes of swollen kidneys in adults
Added from
Mayo Clinic
, swollen kidneys that occur in adults are generally caused by:
Kidney stones, stones that form in the kidneys can flow with urine and block the ureters
Benign prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia/BPH)
Narrowing of the ureter
Infection or cancer in the urinary system
Pregnancy
Blood clots in the kidneys or ureters
Damage to the nerves that control the functioning of the bladder
Symptoms of swollen kidneys
Reporting from
NHS
, here are some symptoms of swollen kidneys to watch out for:
Pain in the lower back, side, or stomach (abdomen)
Frequent urination
Difficulty urinating
Urine appears cloudy
Blood in urine
High body temperature, or feeling hot, cold, or shivering
How to deal with swollen kidneys
Generally, treatment for swollen kidneys varies from person to person, depending on age, severity and cause.
To determine the cause of swollen kidneys, a physical examination is needed, such as urine analysis, blood tests to assess kidney function, kidney ultrasound, or a special x-ray of the urinary tract called cystourethrography.
Antenatal hydronephrosis usually does not require treatment.It often gets better on its own, during pregnancy or after the baby is born.
If it does not improve on its own, babies and young children may be given antibiotics to prevent infection.They usually do not require other treatment.
Adults who suffer from severely swollen kidneys are often advised to undergo urinary catheterization as initial treatment.
This procedure is carried out to remove urine in the kidneys, prevent further kidney damage, and reduce the pain that occurs due to kidney swelling.
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