Common Urologic Conditions
To help give you a more in-depth view of different urologic problems in kids, we have organized the most common urologic problems by organ system.
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Urethra problems
Posterior urethral valves and other problems of the peeing tube
Female genitalia
Labial fusion, ambiguous genitalia, and other concerns of female external genitals
Wetting the bed at night may be a normal part of development, but may cause patients and families a great deal of stress and embarrassment. Read more to learn more about when to be worried about bedwetting, and how your doctor may approach this prpblem.
It can be hard for new parents to know if something is wrong with the foreskin, whether it's due to redness, discomfort, tightness, or infections. Read on for some commonly asked questions about foreskins in young boys, and when your child may need medical attention.
Depending on different issues that your child may have, specially repeated urinary tract infections, your pediatrician or urologist may talk to you about VUR or vesicoureteral reflux. What is it and why is it important? Read on for more information.
Scrotal pain is an emergency, and any boy with scrotal pain should be brought to the emergency room. What is testicular torsion and what can we do to prevent long term consequences? Read on to find out more.
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Problems with the spine or brain can mean problems with the bladder. This can be a difficult diagnosis to manage. Read on for more educational materials, and for more resources that may help you navigate the day to day issues of neurogenic bladder.
What does constipation have to do with urinary symptoms or infections? Read on to learn more about this common phenomenon.
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common reason for emergency room visits and hospital admissions.
They can put families under a great deal of stress.
UTIs are a little different when they happen in little babies, and when they happen in older children. Read on to find out more.
Sometimes the testes just can't be felt in the scrotum. What are the risks of this condition called undescended testis, and what can we do about it? Read on for more information about undescended testis and orchidopexy.
Hydronephrosis
The term "hydronephrosis" encompasses many conditions that can cause a kidney to be swollen or blocked. If your child has a diagnosis of ultrasound, read on to find out more.
