When we brought Baby C for an ultrasound scan 2 months ago, the radiologist saw something that looked like a Duplex system on Baby C’s right urinary tract system. From what I understand, a Duplex system means a double ureter. On Friday when we were at our pediatric nephrologist’s clinic, our doctor suggested another ultrasound scan to reconfirm the previous ultrasound scan. If it’s true that she has a Duplex or Duplicated collecting system, Baby C will require a surgery to fix her urinary tract system. I am mentally and physically prepared for Baby C to go for a surgery to safe her kidneys from being scarred. What I fear the most now is that Baby C will suffer from bladder spasms after the surgery. I read that bladder spasms cause excruciating pain and I am hoping that Baby C doesn’t have to go through much pain after the surgery.
BTW, if you have a child who has VUR or Kidney Reflux, you may want to check out this wonderful blog written by a wonderful mum whose daughter has Kidney Reflux.
Are bladder spasms normal after each surgery? How long would the patient experience that? After this surgery, she would be free of UTI infection? I hope the little one doesn’t have to suffer much.
I really pray that baby C:
1) Recovers fully from the op (when will that be done?)
2) Doesn’t suffer from any post-surgery complications
3) No longer suffers from UTI
She is indeed a very brave baby!!