Urinary Obstruction in Children
Current as of: June 29, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Urinary Obstruction in ChildrenTopic OverviewA urinary obstruction refers to anything that blocks, slows, or disrupts the normal flow of urine through the urinary tract . Obstructions can occur at any point in the urinary tract . They can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later. Causes of urinary obstructions in children include:
Urinary obstructions disrupt normal urine flow and allow bacteria to grow in the urinary tract. This increases the risk of bladder and kidney infections. CreditsCurrent as of: June 29, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Current as of: June 29, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics |
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