What is the treatment for ureteric reflux in children?
Dr Anurag Krishna
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Q: My friend's 3-year-old son has gone through micturating cytourethrogram as advised by the doctor. The report shows grade 1 vesico ureteric reflux on the right side? What is the course of treatment and precautions that have to be taken for this?
A:You have not written why the MCU was done in the first place. I presume he must have had a urinary infection. Anyway, grade 1 reflux is a minor problem. In a majority of children, it will disappear spontaneously and will not require any surgery. He may however, be required to take a low dose of antibiotics daily till the reflux disappears.