Pediatric urology focuses on conditions affecting urination and reproductive organs in children and young adults.
What is pediatric urology?
Urologic disorders in children often have different symptoms than those seen in adults. Bedwetting is one of the most common issues children experience. Excessive bedwetting can be a sign of urological issues. Talk to your child's pediatrician if you have concerns about your child’s bedwetting.
Conditions commonly treated by pediatric urologists
- Organ deformity
- Urinary tract infections
- Kidney stones
- Enuresis (involuntary wetting)
- Hydrocele (fluid collection around the tissue of the testicles)
- Hydronephrosis (kidney enlargement from back up or blocked urine output)
- Neurogenic bladder
- Voiding dysfunctions (trouble emptying bladder properly)
- Vesicoureteral reflux (backwards urine flow from the bladder towards the kidneys)
Pediatric urology services
There are many procedures to evaluate and treat children’s urology issues. Services include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medication
- Surgery
Primary care is your first stop for health care
MaineHealth pediatricians and primary care providers are here to help with any childhood urology concerns.
