What is hydronephrosis? Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Hydronephrosis translates to ’water on the kidney’ in medical terms, and affects an estimated 1 in 500 pregnancies. What does it mean for mother and baby? Dr Marie-Klaire Farrugia, consultant paediatric urologist, explains. To find out more about water on the kidney and diagnosing hydronephrosis, visit: