Hydronephrosis history and symptoms

The majority of patients with hydronephrosis are asymptomatic.The most common symptoms of hydronephrosis include alteration in urine output, flank pain, hematuria and hypertension.

• The signs and symptoms of hydronephrosis depends upon whether the obstruction is acute or chronic.
• Unilateral hydronephrosis may even occur without symptoms.^[1][2]
• Symptoms that occur regardless of where the obstruction lies include loin or flank pain.
• An enlarged kidney may be palpable on examination.

• The majority of patients with hydronephrosis are asymptomatic.

Patients with hydronephrosis may have a positive history of:^{[3][4][5][6][7][8]}

• Kidney stone
• Congenital malformation
• Tumor or cancer
• Prostate enlargement
• Pregnancy
• Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis

Common symptoms of hydronephrosis include:^[9]

• Urge to urinate in mild cases
• Increased serum creatinine
• Hematuria
• Abdomen pain
• Burning sensation while urinating
• Fever
• Weak urine stream

Less common symptoms of hydronephrosis include

• Strong-smelling urine
• Weakness
• Malaise
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Leg swelling

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