Visiting urology is not only for adults. Some conditions affect children, and this calls for the need to visit a urologist. Pediatric urology conditions include different conditions which involve the urinary tract and the genital. These conditions are usually present at birth, while some are diagnosed prenatally or at infancy. Some of the conditions are treated with the aid of surgical reconstruction. Pediatric urology condition may be acquired as the child grows.

A urinary tract infection that occurs mostly in girls than in boy is the most common type of condition observed by pediatric urologist. Estimates show that about 2% of children tend to develop a urinary tract infection which is characterized by blood in the urine, a change in the pattern of urination or and unusual urine odor.

Below is a list of the possible pediatric urology conditions that may need the attention of a pediatric urologist.

Vesicoureteral Reflux: This condition occurs when urine from the bladder goes back to the ureter. Vesicoureteral reflux is usually diagnosed after a urinary tract infection or during a prenatal ultrasound.

Antenatal Hydronephrosis: This is a fluid-filled enlargement of the kidney that occurs before the birth of the baby. It is also diagnosed with the use of prenatal ultrasound.

Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: This is characterized by a blockage of the urine flow at the point where the kidney and the ureter meet.

Hernia: This is characterized by a protrusion of all or part of the tissue or organ of a weakened area.

Undescended testes: This is a condition that occurs in male children. It is said to occur when one or both testicles do not move into the scrotal sac during the development of the fetus. This conditions usually resolves on its own during the first year of the child.

Hydrocele: This condition also occurs in male children alone, and it is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the scrotal sac.

Spinal Bifida: This condition occurs when the tissues that surround the spinal cord do not close as the fetus develop.

Hydronephrosis: This condition is characterized by an obstruction of the urinary tract.

Nocturnal enuresis: This is a prevalent condition, and it occurs in almost every child. This is characterized by bedwetting which occurs beyond the age which is normally expected that the child should remain dry. This is a condition that is usually resolved as the child grows. However, there may need to visit a urologist in cases where it does not resolve.

Hypospadias: This is a condition in which the opening of the urethra is below the penis rather than on the tip. This condition is usually diagnosed during infancy.

Neurogenic Bladder: This condition occurs when there is an interference in the nerve pathways that sends urination signals to the bladder. Looking for more detailed information? Advanced Urology is your go-to website to get information about urology diseases and contact the best urologist.