Hydronephrosis: what is this disease and how to prevent it?

12 August 2025, Tuesday

Hydronephrosis is a condition in which the renal pelvis and calyces expand, caused by a violation of the outflow of urine from the kidney. Simply put, urine cannot leave the kidney freely and begins to accumulate, stretching its internal structures. This can lead to damage to the kidney tissue and disruption of its function.