A 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. 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.
Piper had her VCUG test last Thursday to see if she had reflux in either of her kidneys. Piper had this test done because her ultrasound showed that one of her kidneys is swollen! Her results were normal!
Today Parker had his VCUG test done! Unfortunately, Parker's test did not show normal results. Parker' bladder only held 49 cc of urine when it should be holding 180 cc of urine. His urethral sphincter which controls the exit of urine from the body actually does the opposite of what it should be doing. So, what does this all mean? We don't really know yet. Parker is going to have an MRI of his spine next Thursday to see if there is any neurological reason for his VCUG test results! It just breaks my heart that our little man can't catch a break!
Oh I totally feel your pain for Parker. This just stinks. I am not sure what it means but it doesn't sound good. I hope they can fix or help it so it doesn't interfer with his daily life. Parker, we will keep you in our prayers.
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