What is chronic reflux nephropathy?

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What is chronic reflux nephropathy?

Reflux nephropathy is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged by the backward flow of urine into the kidney. One method of examining bladder function is by injecting dye that is visible on X-rays through a tube (catheter) to fill the bladder.

Is reflux nephropathy chronic kidney disease?

Reflux nephropathy (RN) often presents in early adulthood with various clinical manifestations of chronic kidney disease. Reflux nephropathy was previously called chronic pyelonephritis as it was believed to result from childhood recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).

What is reflux of the kidney?

Vesicoureteral (ves-ih-koe-yoo-REE-tur-ul) reflux is the abnormal flow of urine from your bladder back up the tubes (ureters) that connect your kidneys to your bladder. Normally, urine flows from your kidneys through the ureters down to your bladder. It’s not supposed to flow back up.

Is reflux nephropathy hereditary?

It is clear that in a large proportion of patients VUR is genetic in origin. Forty five percent of children with primary VUR are from families where at least one additional family member is affected, and often the disease occurs in two or more generations (10,14).

What is the treatment for reflux nephropathy?

Causes. Urine flows from each kidney through tubes called ureters and into the bladder.

  • Symptoms. Some people have no symptoms of reflux nephropathy.
  • Exams and Tests.
  • Treatment.
  • Outlook (Prognosis) Outcome varies,depending on the severity of the reflux.
  • Possible Complications
  • Prevention.

    • What are the symptoms of chronic nephritis?

    foamy urine

  • high blood pressure
  • swelling of the legs,ankles,and feet

    • Can chronic nephritis be cured?

    Chronic nephritis cannot be cured, but it can be treated. The goal of treatment is to slow the deterioration of the kidneys. Drugs may be used to treat high blood pressure and a special diet may be prescribed to relieve the load on the kidneys. People with an overactive immune system that triggers nephritis may be given immunosuppressant drugs

    How is reflux nephropathy diagnosed?

    Reflux nephropathy requires tests to be performed before a firm diagnosis can be made. The simplest is an ultrasound (sound wave) scan of the bladder and kidneys. To prove a diagnosis of reflux, a test called a micturating cystogram might be performed.