Ok so my daughter gave birth to my second granddaughter that was premature by two months. Avery has had two UTIs since birth she is currently on antibiotics and seems to be doing well. The antibiotic regiment has been about three weeks now. Not really happy with that, however now they want to do a procedure called VCUG on her. Just wondering if their is any risk to this procedure or if we should hold off. Need help!
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A VCUG can be done by ultrasound as well as x-ray. Both require catheter insertion, but with ultrasound there is no exposure to radiation or contrast material. My cousin's daughter had one done this way to check for blockages and backflow of urine into the kidneys, so it may be an option for your granddaughter as well.
She just had an ultrasound performed. They must have seen something that brings them to this next procedure.
The procedure is low risk, and they do use minimal radiation doses for babies. It's the next step if the US was inconclusive. The reflux of urine back towards the kidneys is the most common cause of UTIs in children, but a continuously moist diaper environment can breed yeast and cause issues too.
Contrast reactions are rare but can include skin rashes, hives, and itching on the mild side and breathing difficulties, fever, and flu-like symptoms on the more severe side. I hate that your baby granddaughter has to go through the procedure but hope it yields conclusive results. I'll keep your family in my prayers.