Symptoms Of Hydronephrosis

Nausea And Vomiting

Nausea and vomiting, also symptoms of hydronephrosis, can quickly lead to dehydration. It is crucial to seek medical attention if nausea and vomiting accompany a fever, side and back pain, and problems urinating. All these symptoms together point to hydronephrosis. Nausea is the feeling in the stomach and throat of impending vomit. Uneasy and sometimes painful, nausea can sometimes be treated with positional changes or antiemetics. Vomiting is the expulsion of what's in the stomach through the mouth. Once the individual can hold down liquids, it is important to replenish lost electrolytes and rehydrate with electrolyte-enhanced water or sports drinks.

Fever

A fever is often the sign of a body trying to fight off infection. This is also a major symptom of hydronephrosis. The body naturally raises its core temperature to provide a hostile environment to foreign bacteria. This helps kill off the infecting agent so the body can return to its healthy state. Depending on individual activity levels and the time of the day, the average body temperature is between ninety-seven and ninety-nine degrees Fahrenheit. Low-grade fevers below 103 degrees Fahrenheit generally do not require a visit to a doctor unless a child is under three months old. Older children may not even act sick while adults will most likely feel the effects of it. Treatment, in these cases, requires rest and fluids.