Question 1

is it ok to use valium for a child (vcug) procedure?

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If dosed correctly: Valium itself is not used frequently for such procedures, but it can be. Such drugs are safe in the hands of a trained physician giving a weight based dose. It is possible that they are giving another drug similar to valium, since the effects of Valium are long, and a VCUG usually doesn't require that long a period of sedation.

Question 2

is the vcug ultrasound painful in men?

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Maybe. : There may be minimal discomfort when the catheter is inserted. As with all procedures for which there may be discomfort/pain, the degree/intensity depends upon the patients' pain threshhold, and in this case how easily the catheter can be inserted through the urethra into the bladder.

Question 3

wat is a voiding cystourethrogram (vcug)?

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My take ...: VCUG is a special X-Ray exam to visual if one has bladder-to-ureter / kidney reflux (backflow) or urethral stricture while voiding. For details of its current or evolving indication, techniques,  alternatives, etc. over the past 2-3 decades, ask the radiologist timely.

Question 4

voiding cystourethrogram (vcug) procedure?

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What is question?: Cath in bladder, filled with contrast, urinate and get x-rays. Can show reflux and urethral abnormalities.

Question 5

what happens at a vcug?

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VCUG Basics: from Mayo Clinic:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vesicoureteral-reflux/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20031544

Question 6

im nervous about a vcug?

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It's a relatively : Common procedure so try not to be nervous.  Voiding cystourethrogram is a technique for watching a person's urethra and urinary bladder while the person urinates. The technique consists of catheterizing the patient in order to fill the bladder with contrast. Under fluoroscopy (real time x-rays) the radiologist watches the contrast enter the bladder.

Question 7

how bad does a vcug hurt during the test?

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VCUG…: Shouldn't be painful since usually the bladder catheter is coated with Lidocaine gel to numb the urethra when it's being inserted. Instillation of contrast ("dye") doesn't hurt. Catheter is removed. Xrays are taken (or fluoroscope used) while you pee into towels.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: vcug?

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VCUG: Voiding cystourethrogram, is a test to monitor the person's urethra & bladder while they are urinating, by infusing a contrast thru a catheter & looking at the flow thru real life x-ray.

Question 9

whats vcug ultrasound for men?

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Two Studies: Vcug (voiding cystourethrogram) is a study in which the bladder is filled with contrast and then voiding is observed under realtime xray (fluoroscopy).  Vcug can detect abnormalities including urine reflux up the ureters and bladder diverticula.  Renal ultrasound is also often obtained to determine if the kidneys appear healthy and if there is hydronephrosis or obstruction to the flow of urine.

Question 10

how will a vcug test be done on my. do i have to pee while i lie down?

Accepted Answer

Here are...: Vcug is done under fluoroscopy(x-ray) to visualize if any significant urine backflow from bladder to ureter to kidney while voiding, usually for children with recurrent uti. 

It's done by injecting contrast (dye) to fill the bladder through a catheter and then take x-ray while voiding but at the time of no uti. For detailing, ask attending radiologist or urologist.

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