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Pediatric voiding dysfunction is a condition where a child cannot fully empty their bladder.
Pediatric voiding disorders can be classified in three types:
Pediatric voiding dysfunction can cause a range of symptoms including:
There are many causes for why children may experience voiding dysfunction. These include:
Some specific conditions that may cause pediatric voiding dysfunction include:
The most severe risk is degradation of kidney function from abnormally high bladder pressure and/or recurrent urinary tract infections. Degradation of quality of life is an extremely critical component in treating voiding dysfunction in children.
While pediatric voiding dysfunction is not always preventable if caused by other conditions, some ways to decrease the risk include:
A number of tests are performed to do a comprehensive urodynamics assessment, which determines the status of the kidneys, bladder and urethra. These tests provide valuable information about bladder capacity, voiding and bladder pressure.
If the evaluation indicates a pediatric voiding dysfunction, patients may be first managed with non-surgical treatment options. If those treatments are ineffective, surgical intervention may be required.
Non-surgical treatment options include:
Surgical treatment options include:
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