Hydronephrosis: Fast Facts

Hydronephrosis: Fast Facts (00:00:23)
Video Transcript

Hydronephrosis is swelling of the kidneys.

It's caused by a buildup of urine.

This can happen if a tube that drains  urine from your kidneys is blocked.

The blockage can come from within the urinary  tract or from pressure outside of the tract.

This condition is often caused by a blockage  such as a kidney stone, tumor, or blood clot.

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