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Specialty
Urology
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/UrologyPediatric urologists treat conditions of the bladder, urinary tract, kidney and genitalia for boys and girls from birth to early adulthood.
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Condition
Urinary Tract Infections
A urinary tract infection, or "UTI," is an infection in the urinary system, which can occur in the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra.
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News
November is Bladder Health Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/November-is-Bladder-Health-MonthUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections in pediatrics. It accounts for approximately 1.5 million outpatient visits in the United States every year. It occurs in 11% of girls and 4% of boys.
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Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-SurgeryShriners Children's world-renowned pediatric surgery program gives us the ability to help children who have a variety of conditions, including those they were born with, as well as those that develop over time or are the result of an injury.
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Condition
Urinary Tract Issues
Here at Shriners Children's, we treat urinary tract issues associated with a neurologic condition such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy. This includes bladder storage and emptying, which can lead to an increase in urinary tract infections.
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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Chicago
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/ChicagoPediatric specialty care for children throughout Illinois and beyond
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Outpatient Facility
Pediatric Specialty Care in New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/New-EnglandPediatric specialty care for children throughout Massachusetts and beyond
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Medical Center
Pediatric Specialty Care in Southern California
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Southern-CaliforniaPediatric specialty care for children throughout California and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Northern California
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Northern-CaliforniaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Northern California, Western U.S., Northwestern Mexico and Canada
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