Hydronephrosis

When urine is blocked and can’t drain from the kidneys to the bladder, one or both kidneys can swell. This condition, called “hydronephrosis,” can cause infection or kidney damage. A baby may be born with hydronephrosis, but it can happen at any age. It usually goes away on its own. But if your child needs more advanced treatment, our highly experienced team at Nemours Children's can care for even the most complex cases.

Why Choose Us

Our board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric urologists understand the unique needs of children with hydronephrosis. And your child’s health and comfort are our top priorities. When you come to Nemours, you can expect recognized expertise and excellence. That’s because taking care of kids isn’t part of what we do. It’s all we do. Our teams help make care less stressful for children and families.

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

Find expert treatment for your child’s hydronephrosis at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, and select satellite Nemours Children's Health locations.

Award-winning expertise in pediatric urology, with kids and families visiting us from across the globe
Clear, caring communication, including pediatric urologists fluent in Spanish and Arabic
Perinatal services with our Nemours Partners for Perinatal Management program, working with expectant parents and their doctors to diagnose conditions like hydronephrosis while your baby is still in the womb and plan for care after delivery, if needed
Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery for faster healing, less pain and scarring, and fewer risks

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

Find expert treatment for your child’s hydronephrosis at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando and select satellite Nemours locations.

Excellent care at our area’s first subspecialty fellowship-trained pediatric urology program
Expert help before birth in our Nemours Center for Fetal Medicine

Northeast Florida

Find expert treatment for your child’s hydronephrosis at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville (in collaboration with Wolfson Children’s Hospital) and select satellite locations.

A reputation for excellence in our area, with kids and families visiting us from Tallahassee, Daytona and South Georgia
Care from pediatric urologists named some of the “Best Doctors in America®”
Minimally-invasive robotic-assisted surgery (when appropriate) for faster healing, less pain and scarring, and fewer risks
The region’s first biofeedback program for helping kids with voiding dysfunction (problems filling or emptying the bladder). The program uses fun interactive games to help kids understand and manage this condition.

Northwest Florida

We offer hydronephrosis care at Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola as well as consults and follow-ups at select satellite locations.

Minimally-invasive robotic-assisted surgery (when appropriate) for faster healing, less pain and scarring, and fewer risks
In-office ultrasonography and plain X-rays, with pediatric radiology interpretation of all studies
Surgeries performed at our collaborating neighbor, West Florida Hospital, with follow-ups after surgery in the hospital and at Nemours offices

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Urology