Reflux nephropathy

Reflux nephropathy
Definition
Reflux nephropathy is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged by the backward flow of urine into the kidney.

Reflux nephropathy
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Reflux nephropathy
Alternate Names : Chronic atrophic pyelonephritis, Vesicoureteric reflux, Nephropathy - reflux, Ureteral reflux
Definition ...

Reflux nephropathy is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged by the backward flow of urine into the kidney.
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Reflux nephropathy may cause kidney failure in children and young adults.
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Reflux Nephropathy
Reflux nephropathy is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged by the backward flow of urine into the kidney. Reflux can occur in people whose ureters do not attach properly to the bladder or if the valves do not work well.

Reflux Nephropathy (Vesico-Ureteric Reflux)
The ureters drain urine from the kidneys into the bladder and in the healthy state, one- way valves shut off the ureters from the bladder during urination.

Reflux nephropathy: Damage or scarring that may occur in one or both of the kidneys as a result of pyelonephritis. Typically associated with vesicoureteral reflux, infected urine and kidney infection. This damage is not reversible.

Reflux nephropathy is renal scarring presumably induced by vesicoureteral reflux of infected urine into the renal parenchyma. The diagnosis is suspected in children with UTI or a family history.

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Renal cancer ... back pain
Renal cancer, familial ... lower back pain
Renal Cell Carcinoma 2 ... lower back pain
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Reflux nephropathy? Obstructive uropathy? Kidney stones? Kidney infection? Amyloidosis?
Does individual have systemic lupus erythematosus? HIV? Multiple myeloma?
Has individual ingested any substances that are toxic to the kidneys?

Reflux nephropathy - child
Reflux-adolescent
Reflux-child
Reflux-child with disabilities
Reflux-infant
Reflux esophagitis-adolescent
Reflux esophagitis-child
Reflux esophagitis-child with disabilities
Reflux esophagitis-infant ...

Reflux nephropathy - a bladder valve problem allowing urine to flow back into the kidneys causing scarring.
Medications - some drugs such as lithium and cyclosporin can cause kidney failure.

Reflux nephropathy
Reflux, heartburn-overview
Regional enteritis
Reiter's syndrome
Renal artery stenosis
Renal failure
Renal insufficiency
Renovascular hypertension
Respiratory distress syndrome in newborns
Respiratory syncytial virus ...

UTI
Acute renal failure
High blood pressure
Reflux nephropathy
Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy
Voiding dysfunction (urinary retention or incontinence) ...

Hydronephrosis Â- Pyonephrosis Â- Reflux nephropathy
Any/all
Acute tubular necrosis ...

Chronic Pyelonephritis (AKA Reflux nephropathy or Atrophic pyelonephritis): ...

Causative diseases include glomerulonephritis of any type (one of the most common causes), polycystic kidney disease, hypertension, Alport syndrome, reflux nephropathy, obstruction, kidney stones, infection, and analgesic toxicity.

Acute kidney failure
Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy
High blood pressure
Reflux nephropathy
Urinary tract infection
Urinary retention or incontinence ...

See also: Nephropathy, Reflux, Kidney, Symptom, Urinary tract