Pediatric urologist in Kharkiv

A visit to urologist is necessary for the timely detection of developmental anomalies and infectious lesions of the organs of the genitourinary system in children.

The first examination of children is performed immediately after birth; subsequent scheduled visits are required within a year, at the age of 3 years and 14 years.

Consultation of the pediatric urologist enables to detect functional and structural disorders in the reproductive system in time, and to choose an effective treatment.

Most often, doctors are faced with diseases such as:

hydronephrosis - disorder of urine outflow;
ureterectasia;
pyelonephritis;
cystitis;
phimosis;
swelling of the testicle.

Pathologies can be either congenital or acquired. The development of infection is contributed by a weakened immunity of the child, poor heredity, hypothermia, or hormonal disruptions.

Urological diseases in children are dangerous for their complications. In the advanced form, diseases of the genitourinary system can lead to problems with conception in the future. Scheduled visits to the clinic enable to prevent diseases of the reproductive system. Examination is carried out in the presence of parents or guardians. The urologist visually assesses the condition of the external genital organs, determines the color of the skin, the absence of edema or rash. He also palpates the abdomen and examines the lymph nodes.

If there are complaints or suspected infection, the urologist may prescribe additional studies: refer to general and biochemical blood tests, urinalysis, abdominal radiography or ultrasound.

What symptoms should make a child to visit a pediatric urologist?

Consultation of pediatric urologist may be required not only in a scheduled manner.

A visit to the doctor is necessary when the following symptoms are detected:

pain in the genital area;
visual changes of the penis or testicles: swelling, redness, rash;
pain or burning when urinating;
change in frequency of urination - rare or frequent urge for urination;
change in color or odor of urine for no apparent reason;
pain in the pelvis or lower back.

If the child is small, parents should pay attention to his general condition. Atony, apathy, protervity, lack of appetite and interest in toys indicate the presence of health problems. The baby may have a sharp rise in temperature, or crying for no apparent reason.

The presence of urological problems in infancy is usually associated with genetic abnormalities and anatomical features in the structure of the genital organs: for example, narrowing of the foreskin, cryptorchism. Such conditions are easy to diagnose and cure.

Improper intimate hygiene, weakened immunity of the child may contribute to the development of urinary infections. During puberty, pathologies arise due to sharp hormonal fluctuations, but overweight, unbalanced nutrition, physical inactivity, and stress also lead to them.

Pediatric urologist diagnoses the disease and identifies its causes. Modern urology applies a wide range of effective methods of treatment, which enables to restore quickly the normal operation of the urogenital system. The therapy may include both medication intake and minimally invasive surgical procedures, as well as diet changes.

You can visit the children’s urologist in Kharkiv in the medical center ON Clinic Kharkiv”. To make an appointment, call the contact telephone number specified on the site.