Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a pediatric condition that allows urine to flow backwards – from the bladder to the kidneys – through one or both of the connecting tubes (ureters). It is a condition that often co-exists with urinary tract infections (UTIs), although VUR is not caused by UTIs.

If your child has been diagnosed with VUR, this site can help you understand how your child developed VUR – and how a physician can treat it.