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Hydronephrosis: Might there be an underlying issue?

Posted by xmohasci @xmohashi, Nov 9, 2021

Recently, I have been diagnosed with having hydronephrosis on my right kidney and my urine analysis showed presence of high blood level. I was then put on a antibiotic regime for a week.
My urine is now clear with no infection result.
However, despite having no blood or infection traces in my urine test I am not still yet comfortable with any underlying problem or potential kidney issue.
I am currently living abroad but plan to return to the US during the holidays and see my urologist about my concerns.
Meanwhile, I will appreciate receiving advice and suggestions.
Thank you

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kelly223 | @kelly223 | Apr 30, 2022
In reply to @gingerw "@kelly223 From my experiences as a long-time kidney patient, and having several testing images of different..." + (show)
@gingerw

@kelly223 From my experiences as a long-time kidney patient, and having several testing images of different kinds done, it is not unusual that our kidneys are not the same size. In my case, my right kidney has consistently been a bit larger than my left one. And having kidney pain can be very uncomfortable, right!?

You may want to talk to your doctor about an MRI or CT scan to get a clearer idea of what is going on, if they plan to address the issue. I personally cannot have contrast due to my eGFR of 15% function, but CT scans can be done without it, and they have done it. Something they might be looking for is a twisting or abnormal finding in the area of your pyleoplasty. Has there been an injury in that area, like a blow or jarring, or another procedure nearby?

Do you have any remedies that seem to help you when you experience this pain? Tylenol, or hot compress, perhaps?
Ginger

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I have had 2 CT scans with contrast in past 4 months and they are not seeing where any obstruction is. Also had 2 renal scans with Lasix and nothing shows on that either. I am in terrible pain. Nothing seems to help and have tried all things mentioned.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 30, 2022
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@kelly223

I have had 2 CT scans with contrast in past 4 months and they are not seeing where any obstruction is. Also had 2 renal scans with Lasix and nothing shows on that either. I am in terrible pain. Nothing seems to help and have tried all things mentioned.

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@kelly223 Gosh, it all sounds so uncomfortable. I am not a doctor, and don't even "play one on TV".

If I was in your shoes, I would start by writing down when this flank pain started, and the symptoms you are experiencing [time/activity/intensity]. Have they checked for a kidney infection or kidney stones? I had one several years back, that a substitute dr had pooh-poohed, telling me my flank pain "couldn't be your kidneys, they don't hurt"! They did a urine culture and found the bacteria count very high. A home remedy my father [who was subject to kidney stones] and I have done, is cranberry juice cut with water, to help change the pH.

Good for you for not giving up. I would really like you to know I am here for you, and want to help you through this!
Ginger

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