A micturating cystourethrogram (MCU) is an imaging test that uses X-rays used to check the bladder and urethra while passing urine. This test is performed to check if the urine goes from the bladder back up to the kidneys instead of going out through the urethra, known as vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This test is commonly performed on children aged under six months and sometimes in older children and adults with multiple recurrent urinary tract infections.
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My 7-year-old son gets a few drops of urine on his pants after circumcision. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to consult about my son, who has got a urinary problem: He is seven years old. He got circumcised when he was about one year of age. It has been almost a year when we observed that he always get a few drops on his pants. It is just a drop of urine or few, but very smelly. For... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.There is a possibility that your son may be suffering from meatal stenosis, a commonly known complication of circumcision. Urinary dribbling around the glans can occur post circumcision. It might be the reason for soakage of undergarments with a foul smell. Proper cleani... Read Full »
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