Pediatric Urology Associates

02/27/2023

A new study predicts that the number of children diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes will skyrocket in the next 37 years. This is a prediction we should not sit back and accept. Visit https://bit.ly/3ZhhJ97 to learn ways to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes for your children.

New research predicts the number of children living with type 2 diabetes could dramatically increase in the near future.

02/24/2023

Toys bring our children so much joy, keep them busy, and playing; however, they can also be dangerous. Let’s talk about ways to keep our children safe during playtime. For tips and information about purchasing safe toys, click the link below. https://bit.ly/39C7qnN

Each year thousands of children are injured by toys. Read on to learn what to look for when buying toys that are safe.

02/22/2023

In boys, the meatus is the opening where the urine passes, and sometimes irritation and scar tissues can form, called meatal stenosis. Visit http://bit.ly/3kd3dPC to know the symptoms to look out for and when to seek treatment for your child.

Sometimes irritation of the tip of the p***s causes scar tissue to form around the meatus, making it smaller. This narrowing, called meatal stenosis, may develop at any time during childhood, but is most commonly found between ages three and seven.

02/20/2023

The ramifications of social media on mental health and body image are rampant. We are constantly served imagery of influencers that are altering our expectations of how we should look and act. Bulimia is an unfortunate, severe, and life-threatening condition that can occur as a result of this. Pediatrician Elizabeth Alderman outlines warning signs and symptoms to look out for when your child, friend, or loved ones are suffering from bulimia. Visit https://bit.ly/3CsOhmB for more information. If you believe your child may be suffering from an eating disorder please reach out to our office. We are here for you both.

Most of the time if someone is suffering from bulimia, there won’t be any physical signs. Pediatrician Elizabeth Alderman goes over the things you should wat...

02/15/2023

Today we observe children all over the world who are affected by pediatric cancer. On International Pediatric Cancer Day, we honor those affected by raising childhood cancer awareness and offering support for children and families. Please visit https://bit.ly/3rRLDAN to learn more about pediatric cancer and how you can show support to children with cancer, survivors, and their families.

International Childhood Cancer Day On February 15th International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families.

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

02/13/2023

Nocturnal enuresis, also known as bedwetting, can be stressful and upsetting for families. Click below http://bit.ly/3cGirGb to read up on what you need to know about bedwetting. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to help!

Nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting, is any involuntary leakage of urine while sleeping. Typically, those who wet overnight have at least one of the following classic features – deep sleeping with or without snoring, a family history, a large volume of urine evacuated with each episode. Bedwetting is...

02/10/2023

Tooth decay is far too common in today’s youth. Did you know that by age 19, more than 45% of children in the U.S. experience decay? Visit https://bit.ly/3GEiIrx to learn how to improve your child’s oral health!

​More than 45% of all U.S. children experience dental caries—or tooth decay—by age 19, and disparities due to poverty, insurance and language barriers prevent many families from accessing proper care at a dentist's office. The American Academy of Pediatrics addresses this chronic and common ...

02/09/2023

In the first year or two young women can experience painful menstrual cramps known as dysmenorrhea. Visit https://bit.ly/3GyI2yX to learn the warning signs of dysmenorrhea and how medical professionals diagnose it.

Within a year or two of their first period, 50 to 75 percent of young women begin to experience painful menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea.

02/07/2023

Ma*****na edibles are becoming more available and a bigger cause of concern for parents. Drugs in your home should be treated with the same security as a gun or any other danger to your child. Be sure to lock them up where your children have no access to them. Between 2017- 2021, reports have shown that about 7,000 cases of children ages 6 and under have been poisoned from edible consumption. Visit https://bit.ly/3IFfS84 to learn the warning signs of cannabis poisoning and how to protect your children from harm.

U.S. poison control centers recorded more than 7,000 cases of children 6 and under who consumed cannabis edibles from 2017 to 2021, according to a new study. Parents and caregivers with access to cannabis products should take precautions to keep edibles away from children.

02/03/2023

Today is National Women Physicians Day! We celebrate and honor all of our female physicians here at Pediatric Urology Associates. Thank you for the compassion and care you all show daily. We are so grateful to have such strong, amazing women on our team!

02/01/2023

Kidney Stones are common among children and teens! Kidney Stones are found in urine and form when minerals and other substances build up in the urinary tract. Visit https://bit.ly/3rJCuIz to learn the risk factors, warning signs, and treatment of kidney stones in children and teens.

Kidney stones can affect children of any age, even in premature infants, but most stones occur in teenagers. Learn more about what causes kidney stones, how they are diagnosed and treated, and ways to help prevent them.

01/30/2023

Children and teens with special health care needs might need extra support while dealing with the after-effects of COVID-19 infection. Visit https://bit.ly/3V2FTAK for healthcare tips to keep your children and teenagers safe in childcare or school settings.

Children with special health care needs may be at increased risk for complications from COVID 19. Here are things that parents can do to keep their children with special health care needs safe during the COVID 19 outbreak.

01/27/2023

Is your child still having daytime accidents even though they’re toilet-trained? This is known as voiding dysfunction and according to studies, about 20% of school-age children show symptoms. Visit https://bit.ly/3iYzJ7A for how pediatric urologists diagnose and treat voiding dysfunction in children.

Does this sound familiar? Your child is toilet trained, but still has frequent daytime accidents. It might be a common condition known as voiding dysfunction, and your child isn't alone! As many as 20% of school-age children have at least one symptom of voiding dysfunction, according to some studies...

01/25/2023

Did you know that children playing games like hide-and-seek or hopscotch can help children thrive? Visit https://bit.ly/3ja5iLI to learn why children playing with both parents and p*ers can help build social bonds as well as influence brain and body development!

The AAP encourages parents to use play to help meet their child's health and developmental milestones, beginning from birth. Here are some age-specific examples of ways to do this.

01/23/2023

The common condition we see here at Pediatric Urology Associates is issues related to bladder function including bladder filling and bladder emptying. Urodynamics is a test used to show how well the bladder is functioning and what might be the cause of the patient’s bladder condition. Visit https://bit.ly/2UMMWnF to learn the process of Urodynamics and how it is used to develop treatment plans for patients!

How is urine made and secreted from the body? The kidneys filter the blood and produce urine which travels down tubes called ureters and enters the bladder where the urine is stored until we have to p*e. The bladder is flexible, allowing storage of urine at low pressure and this low pressure system....

01/20/2023

Although it may seem easier to hand your child an iPad during a long car trip, you can use that time to bond with them through conversations and engaging activities! Visit https://bit.ly/3UU0ZkZ to access a quick, screen-free list filled with road trip play ideas!

A long car ride can be ideal for quality family time, interesting conversations and entertaining activities. Find 2 dozen ideas for things to do with kids on the road.

01/18/2023

Although constipation is the leading cause of abdominal pain in children, there are other conditions that cause abdominal pain that parents should look out for! Visit https://bit.ly/3W7ZKA2 for other common causes that could trigger abdominal pain in children.

Abdominal pain in children can be caused by a variety of things. Some common causes are constipation, urinary tract infections and emotional upset.

01/16/2023

It can be nearly impossible to get our kids off cell phones, iPads, and computers these days. Though there are potential benefits to information that they can access, did you know the risks of media use can even influence your child’s learning and behavior? That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics provides media use guidelines and tips so families can create a healthy balance! Visit http://bit.ly/3i9r9T3 for more information.

​The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages you to help your children develop healthy media use habits early on. Learn more here.

01/13/2023

It’s getting cold out there! Let’s talk about cold weather safety. Although sledding and ice skating are both great ways for your child to exercise, children exposed to long durations of cold weather can be dangerous. Visit http://bit.ly/3pZb57O to access warning signs and prevention tips for hypothermia and frostbite.

​The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses how to keep kids safe when playing outside in cold weather.

01/11/2023

Children can be born with or develop issues with their genitourinary tract and often need repairs or treatment to help them live healthy lives. Children sometimes require surgery, also known as Genitourinary Reconstruction, to improve the function of their genitourinary tract. Visit https://bit.ly/3V3fd2S to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of common genitourinary tract conditions.

Pediatric genitourinary reconstruction repairs the area made up of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and ge***al organs when a child is born. Here are common ways this is done.

01/10/2023

**RECALL**
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Consumers should stop using the Rock ‘n Play immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher. It is illegal to sell or distribute the recalled sleepers.

01/09/2023

Winter is here, and it’s important to know winter car safety tips to protect your little ones. Although the winter months can be difficult for children to stay warm, fluffy jackets can increase the chances of injury in the car seat. Visit https://bit.ly/3UCKfhN to learn the balance between keeping your children warm and safely buckled in their car seats!

​As a general rule, bulky clothing, including winter coats and snowsuits, should not be worn underneath the harness of a car seat. In a ​car crash, fluffy padding immediately flattens out from the force, leaving extra space under the harness. A child can then slip through the straps and be thro...

01/06/2023

Girls are more prone to urinary tract infections because their urethras are shorter and it makes it easier for germs and bacteria to pass along to the bladder. Visit https://bit.ly/2PLOHPy to learn ways to prevent urinary tract infections in children and teens!

Children usually need to pass urine more often than adults because their bladders are smaller and they tend to drink more fluids relative to their size.

01/05/2023

Although the recent shortage of cold and flu medications is a big cause of concern, there are remedies readily available at home to treat symptoms! Visit https://bit.ly/3FMLarC to know the safe home remedies to help you and your child feel better this winter season.

If treatment is needed for coughs and colds, home remedies may work better than medicines. Learn more here. 

01/01/2023

We wish you a Happy New Year!

12/29/2022

Is your child experiencing constipation and urinary incontinence? It is estimated that about 21% of toilet-trained children experience accidents, and 30% will have constipation episodes. Visit http://bit.ly/389eeIr, to learn techniques your child can try to gain back bowel and bladder control.

Constipation and urinary incontinence seem to go hand in hand. Constipation (hard or infrequent “poop”) is a common, frustrating problem. Urinary incontinence (“p*eing” or wetting underwear after toilet training) is also common and equally challenging. Research has found that when children h...

12/26/2022

Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate!

12/25/2022

Wishing all who celebrate a Merry Christmas!

12/22/2022

The holidays are coming up, and it’s a perfect time to have your children play along with you while cooking holiday dinner in the kitchen! Imaginative play can influence language development, self-regulation, and social development. Visit http://bit.ly/3zW2Kq6 to learn more about the power of play and how you can incorporate it at home this holiday season!

power-of-play~Learn about some of the ways different types of play help children build different developmental skills that help lay the groundwork for resilient little humans (and parents).