SWOLLEN KIDNEY: WHAT CAN BE AND HOW TO TREAT - GENERAL CLINIC

Swollen Kidney: What It Can Be and How to Treat It



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The swollen or dilated kidney, also called hydronephrosis, usually occurs when there is some obstruction in the ureter, which is a canal that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder. That is, when there is obstruction in the ureter the urine is retained in the kidneys, leaving them swollen. In addition to obstruction, urinary tract infections can also cause the kidney to become dilated