What are the symptoms of VUR?

There are no specific symptoms of VUR. However, frequent and recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children might be a symptom of VUR. In fact, VUR is present in nearly one-third of children with a febrile UTI. It is important to understand, however, that reflux does not cause UTIs, and conversely UTIs do not cause reflux. Signs of UTIs may include:

• Foul smelling or cloudy urine
• Fever
• Stomach ache
• Backache
• Side pain
• Burning or pain while urinating
• Frequent and urgent urination
• Headache
• Vomiting