What is vesicoureteral reflux?
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Dr. Sangtae Park of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:This is an abnormal, congenital condition where the urine from the bladder enters the kidney backwards. Normally there is a valve that prevents this from happening. In children this can lead to high fevers, kidney infections and ultimately permanent kidney injury. An xray called a voiding cystogram can diagnose the condition.This is an abnormal, congenital condition where the urine from the bladder enters the kidney backwards. Normally there is a valve that prevents this from happening. In children this can lead to high fevers, kidney infections and... More -
Healthwise answered:Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the backward flow of urine from the bladder into the kidneys.
Normally, urine flows from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder, and the muscles of the bladder and ureters and the pressure of urine in the bladder prevent urine from flowing backward through the ureters. VUR allows bacteria, which may be present in the urine in the bladder, to reach the kidneys. This can lead to kidney infection, scarring, and damage.
The goal of treatment for vesicoureteral reflux is to prevent kidney damage. Treatment may include antibiotics or surgery. Frequent urine tests may be needed to check for infection.
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the backward flow of urine from the bladder into the kidneys. Normally, urine flows from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder, and the muscles of the bladder and ureters and the pressure of urine in the... More -
Dr. Grace Hyun of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Vesicoureteral reflux is an abnormal movement of urine from the bladder into the kidneys.
There are 5 grades of reflux - 1 is the mildest and 5 is the most severe.
Most children develop grade 1-2 reflux, which fortunately resolves itself over time in the majority of cases. Grade 3 will resolve approximately 50% of the time and grade 4 and 5 will resolve in a minority of cases.
The surgery to correct reflux essentially lengthens the path of the ureter as it travels into the bladder. The surgery is successful approximately 98% of the time, with children usually going home in 2-3 days.
Vesicoureteral reflux is an abnormal movement of urine from the bladder into the kidneys. There are 5 grades of reflux - 1 is the mildest and 5 is the most severe. Most children develop grade 1-2 reflux, which fortunately resolves itself... More
