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Stage Four Kidney Reflux, On Strict Diet. What Are The Risks Of Surgery?
My six year old daughter six months ago has been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney reflux on her right side, for the next four weeks they are putting her on strict diet and i have to monitor her every two hours and measure her urnine. In four weeks they are scheduling surgery, are there major risks and what happens during surgery.
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
thank you.
i am very sad for your daughters condition.
reflux disease is a congenital problem & usually occurs due to problem at vesicoureteric junction.
surgery is usually done to prevent reflux & kidney damage.
it is not so major operation.
do not worry.
i am very sad for your daughters condition.
reflux disease is a congenital problem & usually occurs due to problem at vesicoureteric junction.
surgery is usually done to prevent reflux & kidney damage.
it is not so major operation.
do not worry.
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