Kidney & Urinary System

• Hydrocele

  A hydrocele is a pouch of fluid around the testicle inside the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns, especially preemies.

• Hypospadias

  Hypospadias is when the urethra — the tube that drains pee from the bladder to outside the body — opens in a different place instead of at the tip of the penis.

• Kidney Problems in Childhood

  The kidneys play a critical role in health. Find out about some kidney problems that can affect kids

• Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)

  Kidney stones are more common in adults, but kids can get them too. Learn the symptoms, treatments, and prevention.

• Kidney Transplant

  If your child needs a kidney transplant, you’re probably feeling lots of emotions. Fortunately, many kids who undergo kidney transplants go on to live normal, healthy lives.

• Meatal Stenosis

  The meatus is the opening in the penis where the urine (pee) comes out. Meatal stenosis is when this is too small.

• Meatoplasty

  The treatment for meatal stenosis is a simple procedure to make the opening of the meatus bigger called a meatoplasty.

• Nephrotic Syndrome

  Nephrotic syndrome happens when tiny filtering units in the kidneys stop working properly. This can cause weight gain and other symptoms. Most kids eventually outgrow it.

• Peritoneal Dialysis

  Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment that can be done at home to take over the kidneys’ job of filtering blood.

• Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Related Conditions

  Recurrent urinary tract infections can cause kidney damage if left untreated, especially in kids under age 6. Here’s how to recognize the symptom of UTIs and get help for your child.