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Pediatric Hydronephrosis

What You Need to Know

Hydronephrosis means that there is more urine in the kidneys and ureters than normal.

Key Symptoms

Common symptoms of hydronephrosis in children may include:

  • Pain in the side or abdomen
  • Blood in the urine
  • UTIs

Diagnosis

Doctors typically diagnose hydronephrosis by:

  • Prenatal ultrasound
  • MRI
  • X-ray

Treatment

  • Antibiotics
  • Surgery
  • Prenatal surgery

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Departments that Treat Hydronephrosis

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    Neonatology

    Whether your infant has arrived prematurely or has a critical illness, the Children's National Hospital's top-ranked neonatology team assists in coordinating every service you and your baby need, including consultations, assessments, emergency treatments and continuing care.