September 27, 2026
Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
When urine flows backward from the bladder to the kidneys.
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Vesicoureteral reflux is backward flow of urine from the bladder toward the kidneys, most common in children.
It can cause repeated kidney infections and scarring if untreated.
Many cases improve on their own as a child grows.
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