Conditions We Treat

Posterior Urethral Valves

Posterior urethral valves (PUV) is when there are abnormal tissue flaps in the tube that lets urine flow from the bladder to outside the body (urethra). The tissue flaps cause a blockage that back urine up into the bladder.

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Posterior Urethral Valves in Children

Posterior urethral valves are a problem with the urethra in a boy. The valves partly block urine flow because not enough urine can get through them to leave the body. This can harm the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys.

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Postmaturity in the Newborn

The normal length of pregnancy is 37 to 41 weeks. Postmaturity is a word used to describe babies born after 42 weeks. Very few babies are born at 42 weeks or later. Other terms often used to describe these late births include post-term, postmaturity, prolonged pregnancy, and postdates pregnancy.

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Postoperative Care

Detailed information on postoperative management

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Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage is more bleeding than normal after the birth of a baby. It is more likely with a cesarean birth. It most often happens after the placenta is delivered, but it can also happen later. Read on to learn more.

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Post-Term Pregnancy

A pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks is called postterm. A pregnancy that is between 41 and 42 weeks is called late-term. Most women deliver between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.

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Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)

Post-Thrombotic Syndrome or PTS can occur when there are changes in a blood vessel after a blood clot is formed.

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. A child with PTSD has constant, scary thoughts and memories of a past event. The child finds the event terrifying, either physically or emotionally.

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Potassium-Restricted Diet for Children

Read on for detailed information to help your child limit or avoid high-potassium foods.

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Prader Willi Syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder.

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Precocious (Early) Puberty in Children

This Helping Hand™ is about early puberty in children. Sometimes, puberty can start earlier and before signs show.

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Precocious Puberty

Puberty that happens early is called precocious puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity develop too soon. Read on to learn more.

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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials

Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.