Question 1

what is vesicoureteral reflux?

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Urine backflow: Vesicoureteral reflux is a  condition where urine from the bladder  reflexes in the ureter and the kidney   there is a valve like mechanism at the junction of the ureter as it enters in to the bladder  and this valve then prevents urine to back up in to the ureter and kidney during voiding. If this valve is not developed then urine backs up in to the ureter and the kidney during voiding or at rest.

Question 2

can you tell me about vesicoureteral reflux?

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Here are some ...: Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is referred to urine backflow from bladder to kidneys during micturition resulting from sphincteric dysfunction at the intramural segment of distal ureter inside the bladder wall if the pressure inside bladder is within normal limit, usually less than 35-40 cm of water. Most of times, it's an inborn functional deficit of the described distal ureteral segment, so in chil

Question 3

what tests can diagnose vesicoureteral reflux?

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: Vesicoureteral reflux can be diagnosed by a cystogram in which a catheter is placed through the urethra to the bladder and bladder is filled with fluid and doctor can see reverse flow of fluid from bladder to ureter, condition called vesicoureteral reflux. Hope it helps.

Question 4

how do you get tested for vesicoureteral reflux?

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VUR: One way to assess for vur (vesicoureteral reflux) is with a VCUG (voiding cystourethrogram). To perform this test a catheter is placed into the urinary bladder in order to introduce radio-opaque contrast into it. Once the bladder is filled the patient voids under flouroscopy. If contrast goes up the either ureter then vur is proven.

Question 5

why is vesicoureteral reflux only affect children?

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Outgrow or treated!: Good morning, 
vesicoureteral reflux (uvr)  is present in 1% of all infants (primary uvr). Secondary uvr appears later due to presence of functional bladder neck obstruction. It is predominantly a problem of children as there is a spontaneous resolution of the primary uvr as children becomes adults; the bladder increases in size, ureter increases in length, and the valve control gets more efficient.

Question 6

my three year old son has vesicoureteral reflux. how is this treated in children?

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Different treatments: Good morning, 
treatment of vesicoureteral reflux at three years of age for a boy varies depending on the degree of reflux. Initial treatment is addressed at preventing infections by antibiotic treatment. 
Surgery for vesicoureteral reflux is considered,  because you are born with a weak mechanism to prevent urine from flowing back into the kidneys and causing recurrent urinary tract infections.

Question 7

my three year old son has vesicoureteral reflux. what can you tell me about this condition?

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Reflux: Just like people having GI reflux, in this case urine is refluxing back from the bladder to the kidneys.  There are 5 different stages to it. Depending on the stage will dictate what happens next. Sometimes it's managed by a low dose antibiotic, if severe enough without improvement over time, might need surgery. Should be monitored closely by a urologist.

Question 8

i had surgery for my vesicoureteral reflux when i was 7. could i still be feeling the consequences of that now?

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Needs re-evaluation!: Good morning, 
surgery for vesicoureteral reflux was done because you were born with a weak mechanism to prevent urine from flowing back into the kidneys and causing recurrent urinary tract infections. Usual expected result is a reduction in the number of infections of the urinary tract. Many years have passed, and your internal structures have undergone changes. You need a reassessment by a specia.

Question 9

what do you suggest if my three year old son has vesicoureteral reflux. does any one else have a kid with this?

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Support group: There are LOTS of mothers with children who have VUR.  Here is a link to an online support group.  I hope it helps!

http://www.circleofmoms.com/moms-with-children-who-have-vesicoureteral-reflux-vur

Question 10

is vesicoureteral reflux related to infertility?

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Nope!!!: VUR has to deal with connecting tube between the kidneys and the bladder(the ureter) where the urine flows backward through it. There are many causes of infertility but the connecting pipes are different. One doesn't have to deal with thevd

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