Vesicoureteral reflux: Urine normally flows in one direction -- down from the kidneys, through tubes called ureters, to the bladder. Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the ... more about Vesicoureteral reflux.
Vesicoureteral reflux: Reverse flow of urine from bladder back into kidneys. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Vesicoureteral reflux is available below.
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Prognosis for Vesicoureteral reflux: In some cases, the condition will eventually resolve itself as the ureter becomes longer with age but some cases may require surgery.
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Urine normally flows in one direction -- down from the kidneys, through tubes called ureters, to the bladder. Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the abnormal flow of urine from the bladder back into the ureters. (Source: excerpt from Vesicoureteral Reflux: NIDDK)
The passage of urine from the bladder back into a ureter. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)
A backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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