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VU Reflux, Urological Issues, Kidney Scarring
by AMT123, Sep 15, 2009 11:01PM
Hi,
My 5 month old who has VU reflux grade 4/5 on right, duplicate ureters on right and a ureter entering the bladder lower than it should on right and we have just been told that she has scarring (about half) on her right kidney (same side all of the problems are on). What does this mean for her now and for her future? Is this life threatening? How is treated? managed? How do we prevent this from happening more? I am so scared for my baby. PLEASE HELP! Thank you. Any information that you have on any of the above would be greatly appreciated, especially on the kidney scarring which now is on my mind all the time. I'm so worried. :(
thanks!
My 5 month old who has VU reflux grade 4/5 on right, duplicate ureters on right and a ureter entering the bladder lower than it should on right and we have just been told that she has scarring (about half) on her right kidney (same side all of the problems are on). What does this mean for her now and for her future? Is this life threatening? How is treated? managed? How do we prevent this from happening more? I am so scared for my baby. PLEASE HELP! Thank you. Any information that you have on any of the above would be greatly appreciated, especially on the kidney scarring which now is on my mind all the time. I'm so worried. :(
thanks!
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VUR definitely poses a risk to the kidneys. It depends primarily on 2 factors. First is the degree of reflux & for how long the reflux has been happening and it also depends upon the presence of any urinary tract infection. These factors are responsible for the renal scarring which is nothing but the parenchymal (body of the kidney) damage to the kidneys due to the reflux. More the duration & degree of reflux & the presence of urinary infection increase the chances of the renal scarring. In this, the earlier the remedial measures are taken, the better it is as it tends to decrease the chances of damage to the kidneys. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.