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Pediatric urology [yoo-ROL-uh-jee] is a medical specialty that treats problems with the genitals or urinary tract in infants, children, and adolescents. A pediatric urologist is doctor who specializes in treating children with these types of conditions. Pediatric urologists treat urology problems such as bladder infections, kidney stones, and problems with peeing (urinating). They also treat problems with the genitals and groin, such as hernias and sex development.
Children’s bodies are different than adult bodies. A pediatric urologist is trained to understand and treat their unique problems. Pediatric urologists also understand how to diagnose problems even though a child may not be able to talk or express what is wrong. These doctors know how to work with children and their parents to make diagnosis and treatment go as smoothly as possible.
What Problems Does a Pediatric Urologist Treat?
A child’s doctor may recommend a pediatric urologist for any problem related to a child’s genitals or urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the two organs (kidneys) that filter blood and make urine; the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder (ureters); the organ where urine is stored (bladder); and the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body (urethra). Urinary tract problems include:
What Procedures Does a Pediatric Urologist Do?
Pediatric urologists offer treatments for problems of the urinary tract and genitals, including:
NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
American Academy of Pediatrics