Hydronephrosis can cause pain or bloat in the abdomen. While flank pain is the most common pain-related symptom, in some cases it presents in the abdomen first. This is usually categorized as a stomach ache that doesn't go away. If the pain is consistent and unexplained, your doctor may schedule a CT scan of your abdomen to rule out or diagnose more severe conditions.

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