Ureterocele Ureterocele is a congenital condition – present at birth – where the end of the ureter, the tube that transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder, bulges and forms a cyst in the bladder. This can obstruct urine flow and even affect kidney function. It is often detected during prenatal ultrasounds (during pregnancy) […]
Pediatric Hematuria (Blood in Urine) Hematuria is the medical term for the presence of blood in the urine, and parents may often be very concerned or alarmed by its appearance. However, parents will be happy to know that while it is rarely considered normal (outside of menstruation), most causes of blood in the urine are […]
This October 2-5, 2024, Dr. Andrew Kirsch, a pediatric urologist at Georgia Urology, will be presenting at the XXIX Congreso de la Sociedad Iberoamericana de Urología Pediátrica (SIUP) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. As Georgia Urology’s medical director, he is known worldwide for his expertise in pediatric urology. He will share his knowledge through several […]
Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections Urinary Tract Infections, or UTIs, are common bacterial infections in children, affecting about 8.4% of girls and 1.7% of boys under the age of 7.¹ UTIs can affect the urethra, bladder, ureters, or kidneys, and how “far up” the urinary system the infection travels is often relative to the severity of […]
By: Michael Garcia-Roig, M.D. As pediatric urologists, one of the most common patients we see in the office is a child struggling with voiding dysfunction. This umbrella term includes symptoms of urinary incontinence, urgency, frequency, and sensation of incomplete emptying. One of the less obvious but most significant contributors to this is constipation. This can be […]
By: Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig As pediatric urologists, one of the most common patients we encounter is children with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and an important consideration in children with a UTI is whether a fever is present. A high fever suggests a kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis, and one of the most common underlying […]
Acclaimed urology thought leader Dr. Andrew Kirsch introduces Soluu® to help meet great demand Georgia Urology – the largest urology practice in Georgia – recognizes its medical director Dr. Andrew Kirsch for his groundbreaking work in the treatment of bedwetting. Dr. Kirsch is currently developing Soluu®, a game-changing device for remedying nighttime bedwetting in children. […]
By Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig Peeing is something we take for granted, because why should you think about it if everything is working smoothly? This is especially true in kids, parents sometimes go so far as throwing a party when their child is potty trained and out of diapers. It’s a headache when kids take a […]
A Parent’s Guide to Frequent Urination in Children By Paige Zagranski, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC As a parent, you are constantly monitoring your child’s health and well-being. So when you notice your little one rushing to the bathroom too often or experiencing bedwetting, it’s natural to be concerned. While occasional variations in urination patterns are normal, […]
Jenessa Martin obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in pediatric primary care from Vanderbilt University. She is board certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Jenessa began her career at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in 2017, where she gained valuable knowledge working alongside physicians from Georgia Urology. She offers vast experience […]