When Your Child Has Hematuria: Urologic Causes
It can be scary to hear that your child has blood in his or her urine. But there are many reasons why hematuria occurs that are not serious.
It can be scary to hear that your child has blood in his or her urine. But there are many reasons why hematuria occurs that are not serious.
Your healthcare provider has suggested laparoscopic urologic surgery for your child. This is to help diagnose or treat a problem in the urinary tract. Learn more about this type of surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
Your child is having surgery on his or her bladder. You may feel scared for your child and have many questions. This is normal. Learn what to expect with the surgery and discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your child's healthcare provider.
This sheet describes common tests done to diagnose urinary problems. Your child's healthcare provider will tell you which tests your child needs.
You've been told your child has an elimination dysfunction, which is a problem holding or releasing urine or stool. Learn more about this condition and the options for treatment.
Your child has been diagnosed with neurogenic bladder. This is a problem with the nerves that carry signals to and from your child's bladder. It can lead to trouble with holding or releasing urine. Neurogenic bladder can be managed.
You have diabetic retinopathy. This condition happens when diabetes harms blood vessels in the back of the eye. It can cause cloudy eyesight and other problems. But surgery called vitrectomy may help you see more clearly.
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that happens when diabetes damages blood vessels in the rear of the eye, in the retina. It can lead to vision loss or even blindness. However, a treatment called laser photocoagulation may help slow or stop the disease.
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that happens when diabetes harms blood vessels in the back of the eye. Learn what you can do to catch it early.
Your child has been diagnosed with hypospadias. With this condition, the opening of the urethra is in an abnormal position. Learn more about this condition and how it's treated.