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Paediatric Urology Treatment

Paediatric Urology Treatment

Paediatric Urology Treatment focuses on diagnosing and managing urological conditions in children, from newborns to adolescents. These conditions can affect the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and genitalia. Treatment often involves a combination of medical therapy, surgery, and long-term monitoring.

Common Paediatric Urological Conditions & Treatments

Condition Description Common Treatments
Hydronephrosis Swelling of a kidney due to urine buildup Observation, antibiotics, surgery (e.g. pyeloplasty)
Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) Urine flows backward from the bladder to the kidneys Prophylactic antibiotics, endoscopic injection (Deflux), surgery
Undescended Testes (Cryptorchidism) One or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum Orchiopexy surgery
Hypospadias Urethral opening is not at the tip of the penis Surgical repair (typically before age 18 months)
Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) Obstruction in the male urethra Catheter drainage, endoscopic valve ablation
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) More common in young children and infants Antibiotics, evaluation for underlying causes
Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis) Involuntary urination at night Behavioral therapy, alarms, medications like desmopressin
Phimosis & Paraphimosis Tight foreskin or retracted foreskin stuck behind the glans Topical steroids, circumcision (if needed)
Spina Bifida / Neurogenic Bladder Nerve-related bladder dysfunction Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), medications, surgery
Kidney Stones More common in children with metabolic disorders Increased fluids, dietary changes, lithotripsy, surgery

When to See a Paediatric Urologist

  • Frequent or unusual UTIs
  • Abnormalities noted on prenatal ultrasounds
  • Issues with urination (e.g., incontinence, pain)
  • Congenital abnormalities (e.g., hypospadias, ambiguous genitalia)
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