Treatment for hydronephrosis primarily focuses on getting rid of whatever is blocking the flow of urine. The treatment option your doctor chooses for you will depend on the cause of your obstruction.
If a blocked ureter is causing your condition, your doctor might need to do any of the following:
insert a ureteral stent, which is a tube that allows the ureter to drain into the bladder
insert a nephrostomy tube, which allows the blocked urine to drain through the back
prescribe antibiotics to control infection
Your doctor might remove the obstruction with surgery. If something like scar tissue or a blood clot is causing the blockage, your doctor might remove the affected area completely. They can then reconnect the healthy ends of your ureter to restore normal urine flow.
If the cause of your hydronephrosis is a kidney stone, you may need surgery to remove it. To do this, your doctor might perform endoscopic surgery, which involves using tiny instruments to perform the procedure. This allows your doctor to make smaller incisions, drastically reducing your healing and recovery time. Your doctor might also prescribe you antibiotics. This will help ensure you don’t develop a kidney infection.