Vesicoureteral reflux
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What is Vesicoureteral reflux
Vesicoureteral reflux, often shortened to VUR, is the backward flow of urine from the bladder into one or both ureters and sometimes up toward the kidneys. In a healthy urinary system, urine moves in one direction: kidneys produce urine, ureters carry…
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Symptoms of Vesicoureteral reflux
What are the symptoms of Vesicoureteral reflux? The most typical symptoms are recurrent urinary tract infections, fever, painful or frequent urination, abdominal or flank pain, foul-smelling urine, and, in some children, poor growth or episodes of vomiting. In many people, especially…
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Causes of Vesicoureteral reflux
What causes vesicoureteral reflux? In most cases, vesicoureteral reflux develops when the anatomical or functional barrier between the bladder and ureters does not close or work properly, allowing urine to move backward from the bladder toward the kidneys. This can happen…
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Treatment for Vesicoureteral reflux
What treatments are used for Vesicoureteral reflux? Management usually combines observation, antibiotic prevention in selected cases, treatment of urinary tract infections, and, when needed, procedural repair such as endoscopic injection or surgery. These approaches are used to reduce backflow of urine…
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Prevention of Vesicoureteral reflux
Vesicoureteral reflux, often abbreviated as VUR, is the backward flow of urine from the bladder into one or both ureters and, in some cases, toward the kidneys. Whether it can be fully prevented depends on the type involved. Primary vesicoureteral reflux…
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FAQ about Vesicoureteral reflux
This FAQ article explains vesicoureteral reflux, often shortened to VUR, in clear practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is found, what treatment may involve, and what people should know about long-term outlook and risk.…