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MCU

Submitted by Kitty on Wed, 01/14/2009 - 21:02.
Name Of Test Or Operation: 
MCU
Other Names Test Or Operation Known By: 
micturating cysto-urethrogram
Reason The Test Or Operation Was Carried Out: 
Repetitive UTI's (Urinary Tract Infections)
What Was Your Experience Of The Test/Operation: 
Our son had an MCU when he was about 4 months old. We went into an x-ray room where a dye was put into our sons bladder via a catheter. X-rays were then taken of his bladder and urethra from different angles. I was able to touch and soothe my son throughout and although he cried, he settled very quickly afterwards.
Next Steps: 
the test showed nothing wrong,as did the DMSA and ultrasound. Prophylactic antibiotics were given for 3 months but not cause has been found for our sons repetitive UTI's.
After Care: 
none required - he was fine.
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