Pediatric Urology

UTMB Health has set the standard for excellence in urologic care

If your child needs urologic care, world-class services are nearby and quickly available at UTMB Health. We diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, urethra or genital tract.

UTMB Health has expanded services and offers a complete range of pediatric surgical specialties from two hospital locations, in Galveston and the Clear Lake area (near NASA). Both locations have specialized children’s inpatient areas and pediatric-focused physicians and hospital staff. The Clear Lake campus also features a pediatric emergency room, in addition to the Level 1 trauma center in Galveston.

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Bedwetting (Nocturnal enuresis)

Overview:
Children who leak urine when most of their classmates are dry may have a bladder control problem. Both daytime wetting and bedwetting are common—and tend to fade away as children mature. In some cases, health conditions can lead to wetting.
Bladder Infection (UTI) - Pediatric

Overview:
A bladder infection is an illness that is usually caused by bacteria. Bladder infections are the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children. A UTI can develop in any part of your child’s urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder, ureters, or kidneys.
Hydronephrosis in Newborns

Overview:
Hydronephrosis in newborns is enlargement, or dilation, of the renal pelvis—the basin in the central part of the kidney where urine collects. Hydronephrosis can occur in one or both kidneys. This condition is often diagnosed before birth during a prenatal ultrasound.
Symptoms may include:
Newborns with hydronephrosis often do not show signs. In some newborns, the abdomen may be swollen due to severe blockage of the urinary tract. In other cases, newborns with hydronephrosis may develop a urinary tract infection, which may cause signs or symptoms.
Kidney Stones
Overview:
Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. They can be painful when passing through the urinary tract, but usually don't cause permanent damage.
Symptoms may include:
- pain in the back, belly or side of your body
- pain or burning when you urinate
- blood in the urine and an urgent need to urinate
- can also be accompanied with nausea or vomiting.
Treatment/procedure options:
Increased fluid intake, medications or a urologist may need to remove or break up larger stones by non-invasive techniques or surgical procedures.