Vesico Ureteric reflux is a condition in which urine flows retrograde, or backward, from the bladder into one or both ureters and then to the renal calyx or kidneys.
Most children with vesicoureteral reflux are asymptomatic. Vesicoureteral reflux may be diagnosed as a result of further evaluation of dilation of the kidney or ureters draining urine from the kidney while in utero as well as when a sibling has VUR (though routine testing in either circumstance is controversial). Reflux also increases risk of acute bladder and kidney infections, so testing for reflux may be performed after a child has one or more infections.
In infants, the signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection may include only fever and lethargy, with poor appetite and sometimes foul-smelling urine, while older children typically present with discomfort or pain with urination and frequent urination.
Dr Sujit Chaudhary is a knowledgeable and trained doctor with unmarked experience in treatment of complex and rare disorders. As for VUR / VUJO , there are many treatment modalities like medicines, surgery and endoscopic injections. Medicines like antibiotics, anticholinergic can be effective. Surgery is the last option if the drug treatment fails. To know more about the disease consult Dr Sujit Chaudhary, book your appointment now!