Kidney Reflux Articles

Lizzie's Journey with Kidney Reflux
This is an article that talks about our daughter's journey with Kidney Reflux. It discusses the complications, testing and procedures that our daughter has faced and will face on her journey with VUR. She has overcome amazing obstacles, and this is our place to share her strength and successes, along with the complications and failures.

What is Vesicoureteral Reflux?
This article talks about what Vesicoureteral Reflux (kidney reflux) is, and what it means if your child has this condition.

• What Do the Grades of Reflux Mean?- an article discussing how reflux is graded, and what each grade means.
• Symptoms of Vesicoureteral Reflux - this article discusses the symptoms of vesicoureteral reflux, and what signs to look for.
• Testing for Vesicoureteral Reflux - a description of what tests and procedures are used in diagnosing kidney reflux.
• How is Vesicoureteral Reflux Treated? - This article discusses the various types of treatment for reflux, including prophylactic antibiotics, endoscopic treatment (Deflux) and ureteral reimplantation.

Treating VUR with Prophylactic Antibiotics
This article discusses the AUA guidelines of treating vesicoureteral reflux with prophylactic antibiotics. It discusses why they are used as treatment, and what types of antibiotics are most often prescribed.

What is Endoscopic Treatment (Deflux) of Vesicoureteral Reflux?
An article discussing what endoscopic treatment is (focusing on Deflux) and how Deflux corrects kidney reflux. It also talks about what you can expect from the surgery, and who may be good candidate.

Ureteral Reimplantation Surgery to Correct Vesicoureteral Reflux
This article talks about Ureteral Reimplantation for the correction of vesicoureteral reflux, how it is done, and what you can expect from the surgery.

How Does Constipation Affect Kidney Reflux ?
This article discusses the connections found between constipation, dysfunctional elimination syndromes and Kidney Reflux. It also discusses some of the steps that can be taken to prevent constipation.

What is a Vesicostomy and What to Can I Expect from Surgery?
This article discusses what a Vesicostomy is, and what you can expect from surgery. It also discusses why it may be a good option for some children with urinary tract problems.

The Argument Against Prophylactic Antibiotics
This article discusses the dangers of daily antibiotics as well as recent studies that show antibiotics to be ineffective in the treatment of Vesicoureteral Reflux.

VUR Resources
This is a page of links to various studies and articles about reflux and other conditions. There is a short desription of each link to help you navigate a little easier.

 

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