Author: Dr. Gursev Sandlas

Introduction Parents want to see their children healthy as they grow up and through all stages of life. However, bowel and urinary problems in childhood are common issues that can affect the child’s quality of life and simultaneously turn into more

Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) is a urinary genetic condition in male infants at birth. It occurs when inadequate tissue flaps develop in the urethra, hindering the passage of urine. The urine is blocked, which can pressure the bladder and kidneys.

Kidney stones, or urolithiasis, are solid deposits that form in the kidneys from minerals and salts. While typically seen in adults, kidney stones in children can lead to significant discomfort, pain, and potential complications if untreated. Parents and caregivers need

Seeing blood in your child’s urine can be alarming, but understanding the causes behind it can help ease your worries. Pediatric hematuria, the presence of blood in a child’s urine, can range from harmless to a sign of something more

Testicles produce and store sperm. If they do not descend, it is called cryptorchidism or undescended testicles. It is a state of being where a male child’s testicles (one/both testes) have not suspended into the scrotum.To figure out the presence

Hydronephrosis is a condition where the kidney experiences swelling because urine overfills or backs up in it. It can affect a person of any age but early diagnosis and hydronephrosis treatment in infants is extremely important.Although it’s a treatable ailment,

Around one in 150 children is born with the urological anomaly hypospadias. This is the most common urinary condition across the world, marginally after congenital condition of undescended testicles. The poor surgical techniques and unavailability of specialised care lead to

Pediatric urology is a specialised department that diagnoses and treats various pediatric diseases related to urology in children. These diseases can be congenital or may be acquired over age. They are diagnosed with the help of pediatric urology tests. A

Even though pediatric ureteral injury is rare, but, if it occurs, it can be life-threatening. Mostly, these injuries are a result of pelvic fracture after high-impact blunt trauma, especially those disrupting the pelvic ring.The occurrence of PFUI or pelvic fracture

Hypospadias is a regular congenital anomaly that affects boys. According to research, it affects roughly 15,000 people in India each year, which is a rate of 5.41/10,000 births, making it one of the most prevalent birth defects. It stands second