kidney and urinary tract disorders
Reflux Nephropathy
Treatment of Reflux Nephropathy
Sometimes antibiotics to prevent infections Sometimes surgery Children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and their parents should be aware of the symptoms of Overview of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) (UTI), which can vary by age. They may include fever, vomiting, burning during urination, and inability to control the bladder. If reflux is moderate or severe, children may need to take antibiotics to prevent UTIs. However, it is not clear that taking antibiotics prevents kidney damage. Sometimes, children with severe VUR are treated with surgical procedures designed to strengthen the tissues around the ureter's opening into the bladder and thus prevent backflow of urine into the ureters. 