Hydronephrosis

Hi R.,
Our son was also diagnosed with hydronephrosis. He was a 32weeker with a myriad of anomalies, including one kidney. He received antibiotics while in the NICU for a month. Since then we continue to see Urology and Neprhology at Childrens. He had a VCUG, a test to see if the kidney is refluxing a few months ago and it showed only mild dialation - like you they told us not to worry just keep an eye on him if he spikes a fever to call. We go back in April for another round of tests. Did they perform a VCUG on your son? it is scary to hear that something is wrong with your son, just stay on top of things and ask as many questions as you need to of the Dr's. Take Care,
Rory

R.,

My son also was diagnosed with it will still in the womb. The drs. just watched and waited. He had some urine tests and some ultrasounds, but nothing invasive. By time he was 9 months old, his kidneys were a "variation of normal" and we no longer had to see any drs. HTH!

kim

i really cant give u any advice on this.. but when my daughter was born.. she developed Craniosyntosis.. and i did searches online for goup boards to help me get advice and information.. one of my favorite boards was through www.Ivillage.com i dont know if they would have anything on it about hydronephrosis, its been a few years since i have been on it... also u can try finding more info on webmd.com
or just do a google search to find groups.. sorry this isnt much help.. good luck and god bless..

My son was also diagnosed with hydronephrosis in utereo. He was checked after he was born and was normal, but our pediatrician (in the UK) gave him medication to take until we had a follow-up ultrasound. He had a follow-up at 6 wks old and just had another (6 months). both showed his kidneys were growing normally. We trusted in the doctors that we shouldn't worry as it was common (especially in boys) and were fortunate for the good outcome. I hope you have the same experience.