Intravenous urogram (IVU/IVP)
What is an intravenous urogram (IVU/IVP)?
Having an intravenous urogram (IVU/IVP)
This test is done in the hospital x-ray department and takes about 1 hour.
The dye is injected into a vein, usually in the arm. It flows through your bloodstream to the kidneys. The doctor can watch the flow of the dye on an x-ray screen and see any abnormalities in the kidneys, bladder and the rest of the urinary system.
The dye may make you feel hot and flushed for a few minutes, but this feeling will go away. You may feel some discomfort in the tummy (abdomen), but this will only be for a short time. You should be able to go home as soon as the test is over.
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