Vesicoureteral Reflux Causes
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Causes of Vesicoureteral Reflux
This condition may be caused by:
- A problem in the way the ureter inserts into the bladder
- A ureter that does not extend far enough into the bladder
- Bladder outlet obstruction (eg, blockage of urine flow from an enlarged prostate gland)
- Neurogenic bladder (loss of normal bladder function due to damaged nerves reaching the bladder)
- Temporary swelling after kidney transplant
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