10 Hydronephrosis Symptoms
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Kidney Damage
Kidney damage is possible with unmanaged swelling, and damage to the organ might not be reversible. Individuals with preexisting kidney damage might have additional problems with functioning when they're experiencing swelling. Signs of kidney failure include decreased urine output and fluid retention.
In rare cases, damage and continued swelling may lead to kidney failure, which can be fatal if immediate medical attention isn't rendered. Kidney failure is more common in people with only one kidney.
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