Vesicoureteral Reflux

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Vesicoureteral Reflux
Vesicoureteral Reflux

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Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) is an often-inherited condition affecting about one percent of children, causing the abnormal flow of urine from the bladder to the upper urinary tract, including the kidneys. There are five grades of VUR, I through V, with Grade I being the least severe and Grade V being the most severe. There are also primary and secondary types of VUR, and the condition can affect one or both sides of the urinary tract.

That’s the nice, textbook definition of the condition. The reality of VUR is something else altogether. Since my daughter was born, I’ve learned more about this condition than I ever wanted to, and I am happy to pass along some of my hard-won lessons.

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 The Pee Saga: Our Life with Vesicoureteral Reflux

The reality of VUR is something else altogether. Since my daughter was born, I’ve learned more about this condition than I ever wanted to, and I am happy to pass along some of my hard-won lessons.

Lizzie's Journey

I started this site for a number of reasons, the most important being as a resource for parents of children with Vesicoureteral Reflux and other bladder issues.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Vesicoureteral reflux is more common in infants and young children, but older children and even adults can be affected. About 10 percent of children have VUR.

HealthyChildren.org

About 1-3% of all infants and children have a condition called vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), which means some of their urine flows in the wrong direction after entering the bladder.

KidsHealth

Treatment depends on the severity of the condition. In mild cases, no treatment is necessary. Moderate to severe cases may be treated with antibiotic medicines to prevent infection. In cases where kids have infections and fevers along with the VUR, surgery may be needed.

MayoClinic

Vesicoureteral reflux is usually diagnosed in infants and children. The disorder increases the risk of urinary tract infections, which, if left untreated, can lead to kidney damage. Vesicoureteral reflux can be primary or secondary.

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