Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction - What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet
Learn about Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction, its causes, symptoms and common treatments.… more
Calcium and Kidney Stones - What You Should Know Fact Sheet
There are two types of calcium stones: calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. This fact sheet outlines what you should know about calcium and kidney stones.… more
Kidney Cysts - What You Should Know Fact Sheet
As a person ages, sacs filled with fluid, called cysts, can form in the kidneys. This fact sheet outlines what you should know about kidney cysts.… more
Bladder Exstrophy – What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet
Bladder exstrophy is a rare birth defect. On average, it occurs in about 1 out of every 50,000 live births. It is slightly more common in males than females. It is a condition where the bladder and parts around it form inside-out. … more
Ureteral Stents What You Should Know
A ureteral stent is a plastic, flexible tube that helps the kidney drain urine after kidney stone surgery. Learn about how they feel, how they are removed and when to call a doctor if you feel concerned. … more
Urine Color - What You Should Know
A fact sheet about the meaning behind the color of urine for people of all ages to know when to drink more, what can change urine color and when to talk with a doctor about urine color.… more
Hypospadias – What Parents Should Know
A short summary of Hypospadias, including signs, diagnosis, treatments and questions to ask your child’s doctor.… more
Varicoceles - What You Should Know
Designed for teen boys and men to explain this condition, causes, treatments and address frequently asked questions.… more
Kidney Basics
The basics about kidney function, kidney stones and kidney cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams.… more
L’énurésie chez l’enfant: Ce que les parents doivent savoir
Il est question d’énurésie nocturne lorsqu’un enfant urine involontairement pendant son sommeil. C’est ce qu’on appelle communément faire pipi au lit. Plus de cinq millions d’enfants aux États-Unis ont des problèmes d’énurésie. (Bedwetting – What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet)… more
Calcium et calculs rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir
L’urine contient de nombreux minéraux et sels dissous. Lorsque l’urine contient des niveaux élevés de minéraux et de sels, des cristaux solides appelés calculs peuvent se former. Ces calculs peuvent être « silencieux » (asymptomatiques) ou très douloureux. (Calcium and Kidney Stones – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more
Varicocèles: Ce qu’il faut savoir
Le terme varicocèle désigne une dilatation du groupe de veines situées à l’intérieur du scrotum (le sac qui contient les testicules) en raison d’une mauvaise circulation sanguine. (Varicoceles – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more
Varicocele - Cosa dovresti sapere
Pensato per spiegare a uomini adulti e adolescenti questa condizione, le sue cause e i trattamenti, e per rispondere alle domande frequenti.… more
Circoncisione - Guida per i genitori
I genitori che stanno valutando la circoncisione possono apprendere informazioni sulla procedura, sui rischi e sul processo di guarigione. (Circumcision: What Parents Should Know Fact Sheet)… more
Pediatric Urology Basics
The basics about urinary function in children with notes section to help patients, parents and health care teams.… more