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The swelling of one or both kidneys is known as hydronephrosis. When urine cannot drain from a kidney, it builds up in the kidney, causing it to swell. A blockage in the ureters (tubes that drain urine from the kidneys) or an anatomical defect that prevents urine from draining normally might cause this.
Hydronephrosis can happen to anyone at any age. Hydronephrosis in children can be detected during infancy or even before the infant is born during a prenatal ultrasound.