Vcug?

[obiwan94]

Anyone know what a VCUG is? I had a physical a couple of weeks ago and apparently some of the lab results were wierd and so have to get a VCUG friday...whatever that is

[broken.figurine]

This is what I found...

What is a Voiding Cystourethrogram?
A children's (pediatric) voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is an x-ray examination of a child's bladder and lower urinary tract that uses a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and a contrast material.

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An x-ray (radiograph) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Imaging with x-rays involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging.

Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. When the bladder is filled with and then emptied of a water-soluble contrast material, the radiologist is able to view and assess the anatomy and function of the bladder and lower urinary tract.

What are some common uses of the procedure?
A voiding cystourethrogram enables a radiologist, a physician specifically trained to supervise and interpret radiology examinations, to detect abnormalities in the flow of urine through the urinary tract.

This examination is often recommended after a urinary tract infection to check for a condition known as vesicoureteral (VU) reflux.

[obiwan94]

Hmm, doesn't sound too bad...and makes sense, I used to get a bunch of urinary tract infections but don't think I've had one for like 3 years now.