Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR): Understanding Urine Backflow

The medical term for the backflow of urine is vesicoureteral reflux. This condition occurs when urine from the bladder flows backward into the ureters, which are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Vesicoureteral reflux can cause damage to the kidneys and other parts of the urinary tract.