Before you begin to learn how to potty train your toddler, consider when to start toilet training. The child having dry diapers and the ability to pull up and down their pants are some key starting points. Waiting until your toddler is ready will make the “how” of potty training go more smoothly. “Some kids are…
Laura B. Cornwell, M.D., hadn’t set her sights on a career in medicine until midway through high school. The Louisville native traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to visit her older sister, who was then in her first year of training after medical school. From that moment on, the then-teenager knew she wanted to be a doctor….
State-of-the-art robots are assisting surgeons at Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, offering minimally invasive procedures while dramatically reducing recovery times for children undergoing surgery, such as a pyeloplasty. “Using robots for surgery is a huge benefit, and it eliminates the need for large, open incisions,” said Jeffrey T. White, M.D.,…
For most families, having a child who wets the bed is a common part of childhood. But bed-wetting can be frustrating and uncomfortable for you and your child. It’s often difficult to know when bed-wetting becomes an issue that needs treatment from a pediatric urologist. Some common bed-wetting questions and when a child’s accidents could…
If you notice blood in your toddler’s urine, it can be cause for concern. Blood in urine, called hematuria, is when the kidneys or other parts of the urinary tract allow blood to leak into urine. When should parents be concerned about blood in urine? What causes blood in urine? Hematuria, or blood in urine,…
If you’re male, chances are you’ve had — or will have — genital itching at some point in your life. Boys’ genital itching comes with swelling, burning and sometimes a rash — called genital dermatitis. What is genital dermatitis? Genital dermatitis is a skin condition that affects the penis, scrotum, groin, skin around the opening of…
A child’s urinary system plays an important role in filtering and eliminating waste products from the body. A balanced diet filled with key power foods can have a big impact on keeping the body healthy. Our specialists at Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, recommend five power foods to improve urinary…
Growing up in today’s world presents different challenges than even a couple of decades ago. However, some things don’t change: It is important for parents and guardians to start conversations about puberty and sexual health early. Discussions should be relaxed and informal; any awkwardness will subside if you are confident and straightforward, and if you…
Under normal circumstances, urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through tubes called ureters. Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition that causes this flow to be reversed. VUR is most commonly diagnosed in infants and young children. It can be classified as either primary, meaning that the condition has been present since birth, or secondary…
It’s difficult to know when to start toilet training. You may have many potty training questions and the truth is, there is no right, definitive age to start. The timing is unique to each child; you may notice the child displaying behaviors that let you know it’s time. Starting before a child is ready may…
Is your 4-year-old not yet potty trained? Does your toddler get upset when she has an accident? Potty training can be time-consuming, confusing and stressful, but you can ease your concerns by knowing what to expect and recognizing when you may need to ask for help. Some common questions about potty training: What is the…
Enuresis refers to urine leaking in kids old enough to have developed bladder control. Enuresis can happen during the day (daytime wetting) or at night (nighttime wetting). Biofeedback training uses video games to help teach kids how to control the muscles used for holding urine and going to the bathroom. What is biofeedback? Biofeedback is…