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 […]
When you’re a veteran pediatric urologist like Dr. Andrew Kirsch, Medical Director of Georgia Urology and Chief of Pediatric Urology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, you’ve seen the treatment of urologic conditions change through the years. As for the management of vesicoureteral reflux, also known as urinary reflux, Dr. Kirsch has been at the forefront, […]
Paige Zagranski graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Emory University. She earned her Master of Science in nursing with a focus in pediatric primary care at Purdue University. Board certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Paige began her nursing career at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana. […]
By Michael Garcia-Roig, M.D. What Is Phimosis? Let’s define what foreskin is before talking about phimosis. The foreskin, or prepuce, is the extra protective penile skin extending about half an inch beyond the tip of the head of the penis, or glans, protecting that part of the penis. Phimosis is the penile skin that cannot […]