A member asked:

My daughter has vur & had deflux, she is still having issues so has been for an ultrasound to check if her kidneys are swollen, what does this mean?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Back pressure : Her doctor just wants to make sure there is no back pressure on her kidneys from the reflux and to deal with it accordingly, keep the follow up, she will be fine

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/27/2015

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A member asked:

My daughter has vur & had deflux, she is still having issues so has been for an ultrasound to check if her kidneys are swollen, what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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