09/07/2025
Four Common Pediatric Urological Conditions and Treatments
1. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Overview: UTIs are not uncommon in children, particularly girls. Symptoms can be frequent urination, urination pain or burning, fever, and belly pain.
Treatment: UTIs are usually treated with antibiotics. Prevention involves adequate hydration, hygiene, and preventing constipation.
2. Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
Overview: VUR is when urine passes backward from the bladder to the kidneys, placing a child at risk for UTIs and damage to the kidneys.
Treatment: Mild cases can be treated with antibiotics and close follow-up. Severe cases can be treated with surgery to repair the reflux.
3. Hypospadias
Overview: A birth defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the p***s rather than at the tip.
Treatment: Surgery is often done between 6 and 18 months of age to move the opening of the urethra and make the p***s look and function better.
4. Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
Overview: Bedwetting is a frequent occurrence in children and may be due to delayed development of the bladder, genetics, or deep sleep patterns.
Treatment: Treatment involves behavioral therapies, bladder training exercises, moisture alarms, and, in certain instances, medications.