What Should I Do If I Have Been Diagnosed with Kidney Hydrops in a Medical Check-up?

If renal hydrops is found during a physical examination, it is necessary to first clarify the cause of the disease. Different treatment measures should be taken according to different causes. 1. Physiological factors: Due to insufficient water intake or prolonged urine retention, the pressure inside the kidney increases, causing temporary mild renal hydrops. Generally, no special treatment is required, and it can be relieved spontaneously after appropriately increasing water intake; 2. Urinary system stones: When patients have ureteral stones or bladder stones, it will lead to poor excretion and cause renal hydrops. Those with small size and no obvious symptoms can take medication for stone dissolution under the guidance of a doctor, such as potassium sodium hydrogen citrate granules and sodium bicarbonate tablets; if the stones are large, they need to be removed surgically; 3. Prostatic hyperplasia: When men have prostatic hyperplasia, it can also cause obstructive nephropathy, which in turn leads to renal hydrops. At this time, drugs such as tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release tablets, finasteride tablets, and terazosin can be taken under the guidance of a doctor to improve the condition, and doxazosin controlled-release tablets can be used as adjunctive therapy. If necessary, transurethral resection of the prostate should be considered to remove part of the glandular tissue to relieve the obstruction; 4. Neurogenic bladder: Mainly related to spinal cord injury, it can cause weak contraction of the detrusor muscle and prevent urine from being expelled, leading to renal hydrops over time. It is recommended that such individuals seek medical attention promptly to complete imaging and other relevant examinations to confirm the type of disease and actively receive targeted treatment, such as indwelling catheter drainage of urine, regular cleaning of the external genitalia and perineal area hygiene. It may also be caused by tumor compression, and patients should promptly visit the hospital and actively cooperate with doctors for further diagnosis and treatment. In daily life, it is important to maintain good living habits, avoid staying up late, ensure adequate sleep, and pay attention to a light and digestible diet, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoiding spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods.