We brought the MCUG film (MCUG done at HUKM 2 months ago) to our pediatric nephrologist at SJMC today. Upon looking at the film, Dr Indon told us that Baby C’s ureter is positioned slightly lower than where it should be, thus the cause of the frequent urine reflux. She then referred us to a pediatric surgeon at the same hospital.
The surgeon told us that if Baby C keeps having recurring (breakthrough) UTI, it’s best that a ureteral reimplantation be performed. This will be a major surgery and the ureter would be reimplanted (repositioned). Success rate is 99%. The surgeon said that Baby C is still quite young and he wants to give her body a chance to outgrow this reflux. It is hoped that the ureter will become longer as she grows, thus reduces the reflux. However, if Baby C keeps getting UTI attacks, it’s best that the surgery be performed to prevent further UTI attacks, thus prevents her right kidney from being scarred.
The bill came up to almost RM520 today which consists of consultation fees for 2 doctors (surgeon’s consultation fee is RM100!), immunization (6-in-1 jab and Rotavirus) and miscellaneous charges. Cut-throat charges eh?
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oh poor baby c. i hope she won’t get anymore UTI attacks and will outgrow this reflux. heartbreaking to see her going through surgery 🙁
Sadly medical costs are rising and not our salaries. Today i just enquired about specialists for myself at the Prince Court Medical Centre, it seems their consultation fee is RM180!
o poor girl..hope she can outgrow this and doesn’t need to undergo surgery..my heart really went out to her..so young and suffering so much 🙁
Praying hard that this will resolve itself without surgery. Rest assured God is watching over baby C.
It is very sad to hear that… Hope that Baby C will get better…
Maybe can get another opinion or try other alternative like chinese medicine.
I;m very sad cos I hate to see children, especially babies to fall sick. ..
Hang in there..
wow..that hurts the pocket abit. How long (on average) will it take for Baby C to outgrow it? Poor baby..the amount of pain she has to endure everytime she gets an attack.
*whispers* poor mommy too… so much heartache.
hope bb C will outgrow it soon, take care Shireen, ur really 1 strong mommy… 🙂
wow….the expenses is really killing man….!! hope she grows quicker and outgrow it soon!
Ooo poor baby C.. no wonder she kenna UTI so frequently.. yayaya I hope she quickly outgrow it.