swollen kidney

[yolanda1993]

I'm 26 weeks just find out my baby boy kidney is swollen, I'm so worried patiently waiting for the next ultrasound. Does anyone know what usually the cause of this?

[babymommy2014]

For my sons 20 week ultrasound I was told he has a swollen kidney tube and when I got a second ultrasound to re check they told me it's fine, not swollen at all. I wouldn't worry about it, it usually fixes itself before birth

[yolanda1993]

No didn't get to much information just that his kidney seem swollen,I guess they are waiting for another ultrasound to make sure. I also heard it was common in boys also. Thank you so much for the information u had provided I was kind of confuse didn't get to much information from my doctor.

[mummainoz]

Did they say anything about renal pelvic dialation? It just means that a valve doesn't close properly allowing urine to travel back up to the kidney (kidney reflux) making it more full. Postnatally it just means they can be more prone to uti's. I know it's very common in boys and usually resolves itself. My son has it and has had regular ultrasounds postnatally. With him it hasn't resolved itself however his kidney has continued to grow normally (now 17mths) and he's only had 1 uti so they're inclined to just leave it. They try to avoid intervention for something so minor.