Overview

VUR is found in children with UTIs.

When to get urgent help

Seek help for fever.

Causes and risk factors

Congenital valve weakness.

How it develops (pathophysiology)

Faulty valve lets urine reflux.

Signs and symptoms

Recurrent UTIs.

How it is diagnosed

Imaging.

Possible complications

Kidney scarring.

Medicines

Antibiotic prophylaxis.

Other treatments

Surgery.

Living with it and prevention

Treat UTIs.

Outlook

Often outgrown.