Pediatric Urology Associates

02/27/2023

A new study predicts that the number of children diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes will skyrocket in the next 37 years. This is a prediction we should not sit back and accept. Visit https://bit.ly/3ZhhJ97 to learn ways to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes for your children.

New research predicts the number of children living with type 2 diabetes could dramatically increase in the near future.

02/24/2023

Toys bring our children so much joy, keep them busy, and playing; however, they can also be dangerous. Let’s talk about ways to keep our children safe during playtime. For tips and information about purchasing safe toys, click the link below.

Each year thousands of children are injured by toys. Read on to learn what to look for when buying toys that are safe.

02/22/2023

In boys, the meatus is the opening where the urine passes, and sometimes irritation and scar tissues can form, called meatal stenosis. Visit http://bit.ly/3kd3dPC to know the symptoms to look out for and when to seek treatment for your child.

Sometimes irritation of the tip of the p***s causes scar tissue to form around the meatus, making it smaller. This narrowing, called meatal stenosis, may develop at any time during childhood, but is most commonly found between ages three and seven.

02/20/2023

The ramifications of social media on mental health and body image are rampant. We are constantly served imagery of influencers that are altering our expectations of how we should look and act. Bulimia is an unfortunate, severe, and life-threatening condition that can occur as a result of this. Pediatrician Elizabeth Alderman outlines warning signs and symptoms to look out for when your child, friend, or loved ones are suffering from bulimia. Visit https://bit.ly/3CsOhmB for more information. If you believe your child may be suffering from an eating disorder please reach out to our office. We are here for you both.

Most of the time if someone is suffering from bulimia, there won’t be any physical signs. Pediatrician Elizabeth Alderman goes over the things you should wat...

02/15/2023

Today we observe children all over the world who are affected by pediatric cancer. On International Pediatric Cancer Day, we honor those affected by raising childhood cancer awareness and offering support for children and families. Please visit https://bit.ly/3rRLDAN to learn more about pediatric cancer and how you can show support to children with cancer, survivors, and their families.

International Childhood Cancer Day On February 15th International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families.

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

02/13/2023

Nocturnal enuresis, also known as bedwetting, can be stressful and upsetting for families. Click below http://bit.ly/3cGirGb to read up on what you need to know about bedwetting. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to help!

Nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting, is any involuntary leakage of urine while sleeping. Typically, those who wet overnight have at least one of the following classic features – deep sleeping with or without snoring, a family history, a large volume of urine evacuated with each episode. Bedwetting is...

02/10/2023

Tooth decay is far too common in today’s youth. Did you know that by age 19, more than 45% of children in the U.S. experience decay? Visit https://bit.ly/3GEiIrx to learn how to improve your child’s oral health!

​More than 45% of all U.S. children experience dental caries—or tooth decay—by age 19, and disparities due to poverty, insurance and language barriers prevent many families from accessing proper care at a dentist's office. The American Academy of Pediatrics addresses this chronic and common ...

02/09/2023

In the first year or two young women can experience painful menstrual cramps known as dysmenorrhea. Visit https://bit.ly/3GyI2yX to learn the warning signs of dysmenorrhea and how medical professionals diagnose it.

Within a year or two of their first period, 50 to 75 percent of young women begin to experience painful menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea.

02/07/2023

Ma*****na edibles are becoming more available and a bigger cause of concern for parents. Drugs in your home should be treated with the same security as a gun or any other danger to your child. Be sure to lock them up where your children have no access to them. Between 2017- 2021, reports have shown that about 7,000 cases of children ages 6 and under have been poisoned from edible consumption. Visit https://bit.ly/3IFfS84 to learn the warning signs of cannabis poisoning and how to protect your children from harm.

U.S. poison control centers recorded more than 7,000 cases of children 6 and under who consumed cannabis edibles from 2017 to 2021, according to a new study. Parents and caregivers with access to cannabis products should take precautions to keep edibles away from children.

02/03/2023

Today is National Women Physicians Day! We celebrate and honor all of our female physicians here at Pediatric Urology Associates. Thank you for the compassion and care you all show daily. We are so grateful to have such strong, amazing women on our team!

02/01/2023

Kidney Stones are common among children and teens! Kidney Stones are found in urine and form when minerals and other substances build up in the urinary tract. Visit https://bit.ly/3rJCuIz to learn the risk factors, warning signs, and treatment of kidney stones in children and teens.

Kidney stones can affect children of any age, even in premature infants, but most stones occur in teenagers. Learn more about what causes kidney stones, how they are diagnosed and treated, and ways to help prevent them.