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Most people are born with two kidneys, which are located in the back of the abdominal cavity on either side of the body covered by the ribs. But factors can occasionally interfere with the development of the kidneys as is the case for people with ectopic k... |
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Most of us are born with two ureters, one to drain the urine from each kidney into the bladder. But nature has given some of us more than the normal allotment. In most cases, a bonus ureter causes no problems. Yet what if one of these ureters it is not con... |
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Inappropriate wetness in children is a common problem. Wetting is a symptom and not a disease in itself. Many different causes can share this symptom and it can be a frustrating problem for children, families and their physicians. With patience and a thoro... |
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If you are a male and experiencing pain the scrotum or testicle, then it might be attributed to epididymitis, orchitis or a combination of the two. The information below will give you a head start in learning more about these conditions and aid in you in y... |
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Most boys and girls are born with fully functioning genitalia. But a congenital condition called epispadias can produce a penis or vagina that not only performs inefficiently, but also looks abnormal. Luckily, pediatric urologists have various surgical tec... |
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The ureter is a thick-walled tube that transfers urine from the kidney to the bladder. It is approximately 10 inches long, with the upper half located in the abdomen and the lower half in the pelvic region. But what happens when the ureter becomes blocked?... |
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