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What Causes Hydronephrosis?

my husband s KUB ultrasound said he has a dilated pelvocalices at the left kidney and his impression is he has hydronephrosis and suggests a ct stonogram. the procedure is expensive for an average earner so im asking what can we do as an alternative treatment?
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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Hello,thanks for writing to HCM.
Hydronephrosis can occur due to a number of reasons- most common is an obstruction to the outflow of urine due to a stone.
However the ureter and cause of the blockage may not be always seen on an ultrasound due to shadowing by bowel gases.

Other modalities available are a plain X-ray-though it may not always detect the stone.
You can discuss with your doctor about your monetary concerns, and get the X-ray and also if he can recommend a trial of medication and fluids to flush it out. However size and location of obstructing lesion are important in deciding treatment plan.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care.
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What Causes Hydronephrosis?

Hello,thanks for writing to HCM. Hydronephrosis can occur due to a number of reasons- most common is an obstruction to the outflow of urine due to a stone. However the ureter and cause of the blockage may not be always seen on an ultrasound due to shadowing by bowel gases. Other modalities available are a plain X-ray-though it may not always detect the stone. You can discuss with your doctor about your monetary concerns, and get the X-ray and also if he can recommend a trial of medication and fluids to flush it out. However size and location of obstructing lesion are important in deciding treatment plan. Hope this is helpful. Take care.