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Understanding Your Child's Lymphatic System
Detailed information on the lymphatic system.
Learn MoreUndescended Testes in Children
Undescended testes is when one or both of the male testes have not passed down into the scrotal sac. This is a condition seen in some newborn baby boys.
Learn MoreUndescended Testicle
Testicles are formed prior to birth in the abdomen below the kidneys, and progressively descend during pregnancy from the abdomen through the groin into the scrotum. An undescended testicle is a testis that fails to descend into the scrotum.
Learn MoreUnicameral Bone Cyst
Although unicameral bone cysts are benign, active unicameral bone cysts can cause bones to weaken or fracture.
Learn MoreUniparental Disomy: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome
Detailed information on uniparental disomy.
Learn MoreUpper GI Bleeding
Upper GI bleeding occurs when irritation and ulcers of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum result in bleeding. When this occurs, the child will vomit bright red blood, or dark looking flecks or clots that look like “coffee grounds”.
Learn MoreUpper Respiratory Disorders
Detailed information on the most common types of upper respiratory infections, including common cold, influenza, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and sinusitis
Learn MoreUpper Respiratory Infections (Colds)
The common cold is a respiratory infection caused by a virus (germ). Rhinoviruses are the most common cause. Viruses are spread by breathing in air droplets of the infected person who coughs, sneezes or even laughs less than 6 feet from your child. The virus can also be spread by touching something that the infected person has sneezed, coughed or drooled on.
Learn MoreUreterocele and Ureteral Duplication in Children
A ureterocele is when part of a ureter right near the bladder becomes larger and bulges. This happens because the ureter's opening into the bladder is too small and blocks urine flow.
Learn MoreUreteropelvic Junction Obstruction (UPJ Obstruction)
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a blockage between the ureter and an area in the kidneys called the pelvis.
Learn MoreUrinary Incontinence (Enuresis) in Children
When wetting happens in a child who is old enough to control their bladder, it’s known as enuresis. Here's what you need to know.
Learn MoreUrinary Tract and Kidney Infections in Pregnancy
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common health complication of pregnancy. Untreated, a UTI can cause serious problems in pregnancy.
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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.