What to do if you have hydronephrosis of the right kidney during pregnancy

If a pregnant woman develops right hydronephrosis during pregnancy, she should be checked in time to see whether it is physiological hydronephrosis or pathological hydronephrosis. During pregnancy, as the uterus gradually enlarges, it will compress adjacent tissues and organs, which can easily lead to hydronephrosis. This situation is mostly physiological. Physiological hydronephrosis is generally not painful, but if pathological hydronephrosis occurs, it must be treated.

What to do if you have hydronephrosis of the right kidney during pregnancy

Types of hydronephrosis during pregnancy: Generally divided into two types: physiological hydronephrosis and pathological hydronephrosis. Hydronephrosis during pregnancy is mostly physiological, and more than 70% may be combined with hydronephrosis in the late pregnancy.

The pain of physiological hydronephrosis is generally not obvious and can be relieved by lying on the affected side upwards. It often occurs on the right side. It is best to sleep on the left side, which can effectively reduce the burden on the kidneys. The pain of pathological hydronephrosis is severe.

Treatment of hydronephrosis during pregnancy: The choice should be based on the cause of the disease, and also on whether the analgesic treatment can be maintained. If the pain recurs and is unbearable, ordinary drug treatment will be difficult to maintain. If the situation is too bad or the cause is complicated, percutaneous nephrostomy can be performed to drain the kidney; for severe hydronephrosis or pyonephrosis, if the contralateral kidney function is good, nephrectomy should be performed; for those who cannot undergo surgical resection, double "T" tubes or stent tubes can be placed.

If hydronephrosis occurs during pregnancy and it is a physiological change, most of the time no special treatment is needed, but you should pay close attention to changes in your body. If it is pathological, you should immediately go to a regular hospital for systematic treatment to avoid miscarriage, premature birth, intrauterine fetal death, etc.

How to prevent hydronephrosis during pregnancy?

The causes of hydronephrosis are divided into congenital and acquired, as well as hydronephrosis caused by extra-urinary tract and lower urinary tract causes. However, pregnant women are prone to hydronephrosis, and the cause of hydronephrosis in women is also related to pregnancy. Hydronephrosis causes great harm to the patient's body, especially for pregnant women. Therefore, pregnant women should know why hydronephrosis is prone to occur during pregnancy and effectively prevent its occurrence.

Generally, if a pregnant woman has hydronephrosis, she must have a good attitude during the pregnancy, because studies have shown that the mood of the pregnant woman can directly affect the healthy development of the fetus. Therefore, she must maintain a good mood, not be impatient or lose her temper, and she can listen to light music to soothe her mood.

You also need to pay attention to your diet. Don't eat too spicy or sour food, and don't eat food containing pigments. It is best to eat light food, which is also very helpful for the development of the fetus.