Genital & Urinary Conditions

Definition Questions about caring for the normal uncircumcised penis in a baby boy Includes questions about foreskin retraction Smegma questions are covered Health Information Types of Foreskin Retraction Problems The foreskin ...

Definition A bacterial infection of the space between the foreskin and head of the penis The medical name is posthitis Health Information Symptoms Foreskin is pink or red. The foreskin is also often swollen. Passing urine thru the...

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Definition Rash on the male genitals (penis or scrotum) Health Information Symptoms Red or pink rash on the penis, foreskin or scrotum Rashes on the scrotum also cause swelling. These rashes can be itchy. Poison ivy or oak contact...

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Definition Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine Suspect pain if a young child starts to cry while passing urine The feeling of "can’t wait" to pass urine may occur. This is called urgency. Passing small amounts of urine at a time...

Definition Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine Suspect pain if a young child starts to cry while passing urine The feeling of "can’t wait" to pass urine may occur. This is called urgency. Passing small amounts of urine at a time...

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Parents have different opinions about newborn circumcision based on medical, religious, cultural, and ethnic traditions and personal reasons. Some parents choose circumcision. Some parents do not choose circumcision. Parents who are undecided shoul...

If your son cannot empty his bladder completely, or has a problem with urine leakage, a catheterization program may need to be started. These problems are commonly seen in children with spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, or some urinary tract defec...

If your daughter cannot empty her bladder completely, or has a problem with urine leakage, a catheterization program may need to be started. These problems are commonly seen in children with spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, or some urinary tract ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in young children. These infections can lead to serious health problems. UTIs may go untreated because the symptoms may not be obvious to the child or the parents. The following is information from the Amer...

What are kidney and other urinary tract problems? Urinary tract problems may include the kidneys, the bladder, or ureters. The kidneys are 2 fist-sized organs in the back of the abdomen that are responsible for filtering blood and removing was...

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Definition Wetting the bed at night while asleep The medical name is nocturnal enuresis Health Information Causes Most children who wet the bed have small bladders. Their bladders can’t hold all the urine made during the night. Also,...

Most children learn to use the toilet between 2 and 4 years of age. Even after children are toilet-trained, they may wet the bed until they are older. It's even common for 6-year-olds to wet the bed once in a while. Some children still wet the bed a...