Ureteric reflux is a condition where the flow of urine occurs in the wrong way. It occurs commonly in young children and infants. It is diagnosed using a cystogram. It is managed by taking antibiotics and surgery to remove the blockage.
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10 month old has VUR grade 2 in both kidneys. What can we do now?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 10-month-old daughter. She had UTI several times. After VCUG, we realized that she has VUR grade 2 in both kidneys. The DMSA scan interpretation was that low-lying small-sized right kidney with a cortical defect in the inferior half. Mild reduced cortical function in the infer... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your daughter. As you rightly infer, she has vesicoureteric reflux. Right is more affected than left. This severity of affection is usually not expected, though, from grade II reflux. Hence, there is a possibility of independent kidney affection f... Read Full »
What could cause back pain up to rib cage and lower abdominal pain while breathing?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. My lower back on both sides hurts when I move, and when I breath-in it gives sharp pain. I have tenderness on my right upper back until the rib cage. My lower right abdomen is also tender. I take Sprintec, and with no prior health issues. I am currently menstru... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since this episode is recurrent, you should get yourself investigated thoroughly and avoid stop-gap arrangements. Investigations recommended include 1. Radiological ultrasound - abdomen and pelvis or even better a CT (computerized tomography) scan abdomen and pelvis... Read Full »
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