By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
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Scrotal swelling in children: what are the causes?
Scrotal swelling may be painless or it can be rather painful and some cases require immediate treatment as soon as hours after symptoms become present. Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia, a leading paediatric urologist and expert in treating children's scrotal swelling, explains the causes and swift action needed to have the swelling assessed, diagnosed and treated.
By Diane De Caluwe
30.12.19
Paediatric urology
Hydronephrosis in children: your comprehensive overview
Hydronephrosis is the swelling of one or both kidneys. The overall cause is a build-up of urine and this build-up is the result of one of several potential issues. Naturally, kidney problems in a child are worrying for any parent, but treatment, if necessary, is highly effective. Mrs Diane De Caluwe, a consultant paediatric urologist based in London, provides you with a general but detailed understanding of the diagnosis, causes and treatment of hydronephrosis is children.
By Mr Andrew Robb
28.06.19
Paediatric urology
Hydrocele treatment: does my child need surgery?
Hydroceles are a build-up of fluid around the testicle that can affect young boys. While not usually painful, swollen scrotums should always be checked out. How do you treat a hydrocele? We asked leading paediatric urologist Mr Andrew Robb.
By Mr Andrew Robb
19.06.19
Paediatric urology
It is always worrying when something is wrong with our children, but it can be a particular concern when the condition affects their genitals. Swollen testicles can indicate the presence of a hydrocele. But what is this condition and how does it happen? Esteemed paediatric urologist Mr Andrew Robb explains.
By Mr Andrew Robb
06.05.19
Paediatric urology
Blood in the urine or haematuria is a nasty surprise in any circumstances, but is all the more worrying when it happens to your children. What can cause blood in the urine? Should we be concerned? What can the doctor do about it? Expert paediatric urologist Mr Andrew Robb has the answers.
By Mr Andrew Robb
25.04.19
Paediatric urology
How can I stop my child wetting the bed? In the second part of our interview with expert paediatric urologist Mr Andrew Robb, he provides some solutions to bedwetting in children.
By Mr Andrew Robb
16.04.19
Paediatric urology
Bedwetting in children: ask an expert
If our children are frequently wetting the bed, lots of questions go through our minds. Is bedwetting normal? What causes it? What age do kids usually stop wetting the bed? We asked expert paediatric urologist Mr Andrew Robb, a specialist who looks after young people with problems with their waterworks, for answers to these questions.
By Mr Andrew Robb
11.02.19
Paediatric urology
Signs of kidney stones in children
Kidney stones can present in a number of different ways in children. Kidney stones can be asymptomatic, especially those that are in the kidney and not causing any blockage. The stones may only be detected while investigating urinary tract infections. Mr Andrew Robb, a paediatric urologist tells us how kidney stones are diagnosed and treated in children.
By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
07.01.19
Paediatric urology
Can a kidney disappear? A guide to multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK)
Pregnancy scans may occasionally suggest that one of your baby’s kidneys has not developed properly – one possible cause is a multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK). If a child is born with a serious problem in one kidney, how worried should we be? Expert paediatric urologist Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia is here to explain.
By Dr Kishor Tewary
29.11.18
Paediatric urology
Understanding urinary tract infections in children
Why do children get urinary tract infections – and can they be treated? We spoke to Dr Kishor Tewary, an experienced consultant paediatrician with a special interest in urology and nephrology.
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