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What Causes Grade 3 Reflux And Hydronephrosis Of Kidneys?

I had a Hysterectomy in August of 2009, which resulted in a stitched off Ureter and subsequent Nephrostomy bag and Ereteral repair/replace. I'ts been 1 1/2 years of repeated urinary Strep B infections (about every 4-6 weeks). Just a few weeks ago, the right kidney became very tender, I have been purely exhausted, swelling of hands and tingling. Urologist performed renal ultrasound and VCUG which confirmed Grade 3 Reflux and mild Hydronephrosis of BOTH kidneys. The subsequent Mag 3 Renal scan with Lasix showed as "normal". My question is...I've asked the doctor for blood tests to make sure my kidneys are functioning normally and he is refusing. Am I way off base for asking for the blood test? (i.e. Creatinine level, GFS, metabolic panel, etc). Please help
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You may have undergone ureteral reimplantation , which causes some degree of VUR but severe VUR is not good . You may need to undergo repeat surgery with better technique . Serum creatinine usually rises very late.
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What Causes Grade 3 Reflux And Hydronephrosis Of Kidneys?

You may have undergone ureteral reimplantation , which causes some degree of VUR but severe VUR is not good . You may need to undergo repeat surgery with better technique . Serum creatinine usually rises very late.