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8 mos old had kidney infection. dr wants to do vcug to check for reflux. i worry about the radiation from the xray. what should i do?

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VUR: You absolutley need to rule out vesico-ureteral reflux in an 8 month old child. The risk of radiation is far outweighed by the risk of undiagnosed vesicoureteral reflux.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2013

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