What Is Pediatric Urology?
Pediatric urology focuses on urinary and genital conditions affecting babies, children and adolescents. Problems may involve the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra or external genital organs.
Some pediatric urological conditions are present from birth, while others develop during childhood. Symptoms may include urinary infections, bedwetting, difficulty passing urine, abnormal urinary flow, swelling, pain or an abnormal appearance of the genital area.
Early assessment can help identify conditions that may benefit from observation, medicines, behavioral measures, minimally invasive treatment or surgery.