Conditions We Treat

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is inflammation of part of the system that takes urine out of the body. It's caused by bacteria.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTIs)

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are typically caused by a bacterial infection in the urethra and bladder. Left untreated, a UTI can spread beyond the bladder and travel into the ureters and kidneys, where it becomes an acute kidney infection (pyelonephritis).

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Urinary Tract Infection: Prevention

This Helping Hand™ discusses how to prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI). I also includes special information for children born female.

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Urticaria (Hives) in Children

Hives is a sudden outbreak of red, itchy, and swollen areas on the skin. It often happens as an allergic reaction from eating certain foods or taking certain medicines. Here's what you should know.

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Uterine Didelphys

Uterine didelphys is a disorder present before birth in which a female develops two uteruses instead of one. Treatment could be needed if symptoms occur such as unusual pressure or cramping pain before or during a menstrual period or an abnormally high amount of bleeding during a menstrual period.

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VACTERL Association

VACTERL association is a complex condition that affects up to seven areas of the body. It appears differently in everyone, but at least three areas of the body must be impacted for this diagnosis.

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Vaginal Anomalies

Vaginal anomalies are disorders that involve abnormally formed or absent vaginas. These include: vaginal agenesis, imperforate hymen, septate hymen, transverse vaginal septum and transverse vaginal septum. These occur in about 5% of females with an anorectal malformation/imperforate anus.

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Vaginal Atresia

Vaginal atresia is a condition a child is born with. The vagina might not be formed completely, meaning it is closed or absent. Treatment includes dilators or surgery.

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Vaginal Discharge

This Helping Hand™ addresses vaginal discharge, a common and normal occurrence for women. Typically, normal vaginal discharge is thin, mucus-like, and can be clear, white, or slightly yellow. It usually has no unpleasant odor and does not cause itching or irritation.

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Vaginal Discharge

It is normal for women to have some vaginal discharge. The presence of vaginal discharge alone does not mean there is an infection. Signs of an infection include vaginal itching, burning or irritation, and unpleasant odor.

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Vaginal Stenosis

Vaginal stenosis is a condition where the vagina becomes narrower and shorter. It can make it hurt to have sex or use tampons.

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Vaginal Yeast Infection

A vaginal yeast infection occurs when you have an overgrowth of candida or yeast in the vagina. The fungus candida albicans is the most common organism that causes vaginal yeast infections.

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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.