How to Identify Urinary Reflux in Children
Watch for symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs).. Identify any kidney pain in older children.. Look for dysfunctional urination.
Steps
1
Watch for symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Watch for symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
2
Identify any kidney pain in older children.
Identify any kidney pain in older children.
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Look for dysfunctional urination.
Look for dysfunctional urination.
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Look for other symptoms of bladder/bowel dysfunction (BBD).
Look for other symptoms of bladder/bowel dysfunction (BBD).
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Be aware of birth defects.
Be aware of birth defects.
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Check your family history for the presence of urinary reflux.
Check your family history for the presence of urinary reflux.
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Make an appointment with a doctor.
Make an appointment with a doctor.
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Do a sonogram study of the kidneys and bladder.
Do a sonogram study of the kidneys and bladder.
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Have a catheter inserted for a bladder reflux test.
Have a catheter inserted for a bladder reflux test.
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Do a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG).
Do a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG).
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Use a radionuclide cystogram (RNC).
Use a radionuclide cystogram (RNC).
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Decide on a treatment.
Decide on a treatment.
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