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Hernia treatment for children and babies

Hernias are common in children and babies and can occur due to a weakness in the abdominal wall muscles. Paediatric urologists often encounter questions from parents about hernia treatment for their little ones, and in this article leading paediatric surgeon and urologist Mrs Diane De Caluwe provides an in-depth overview of what's involved in hernia treatment for children and babies.

Common paediatric urological conditions

Paediatric urological conditions refer to medical conditions affecting the urinary tract, bladder and kidneys of children. Some of the most common paediatric urological conditions include: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): A UTI is a bacterial infection that affects the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTIs often result in painful or frequent urination, urine with an unpleasant odour, fever, and abdominal pain. Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) This occurs as a result of urine flowing back from the bladder, into the ureters and kidneys. It can cause repeated UTIs, urinary incontinence and high blood pressure.

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