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What I Need to Know About My Child’s Urinary Tract Infection. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2008. 16 p.

This booklet helps parents understand the problem of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children and how it can be managed. Written in nontechnical language, the booklet describes the anatomy and function of the urinary tract, the definition of a UTI, symptoms, how to know when to contact a health care provider for UTI symptoms, diagnostic strategies used to confirm the presence of a UTI, treatment options, prevention tips, recurrent UTIs, and questions to ask the pediatrician or urologist about the child’s UTI. Symptoms of a UTI include fever, fussiness and irritability, refusal to eat, diarrhea, vomiting, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, burning urination, back or stomach pain, nighttime or daytime wetting in older children, and blood in the urine. Diagnosis is usually based on a urine sample. Generally, a UTI will be treated successfully with an antibiotic. Most UTIs can be prevented with good bathroom habits, especially for girls. The booklet includes a list of organizations through which readers can get additional information about urinary tract infections. A final section briefly describes the goals and activities of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NIKUDIC). The booklet is illustrated with black-and-white line drawings. 7 figures.

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Ectopic Kidney. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2007. 6 p.

This fact sheet describes ectopic kidney, a birth defect in which a kidney is located in an abnormal position. In most cases, people with an ectopic kidney have no complaints. In other cases, the ectopic kidney may create urinary problems, such as urine blockage, infection, or urinary stones. Written in a question-and-answer format, the fact sheet covers the anatomy of the kidneys; the causes of ectopic kidney; the symptoms of an ectopic kidney; the possible complications of an ectopic kidney, including infection, stones, kidney failure, and susceptibility to injury from trauma; diagnostic tests used to confirm the presence of an ectopic kidney; and treatment options. The fact sheet concludes with the contact information for four resource organizations that can provide additional information and support for people with ectopic kidney. A final section briefly summarizes the activities and goals of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC).

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Kidney Stones in Adults. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2007. 12 p.

This lengthy fact sheet presents an overview of kidney stones in adults and reviews the anatomy and physiology of the urinary tract. The fact sheet describes the development of kidney stones, the different types of kidney and urinary tract stones, risk factors for kidney stones, the causes of kidney stones, the role of metabolic disorders in the development of kidney stones, symptoms of kidney stones, the diagnosis of kidney stones, treatment options, preventing stone recurrence, foods and drinks containing oxalate, lifestyle changes, medical therapy, and surgical treatments, including extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and ureteroscopic stone removal. The fact sheet briefly summarizes relevant research studies; provides a list of resource organizations, websites, and publications for readers wanting additional information; and briefly describes the activities of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). 6 figures. 1 table. 5 references.

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Urinary Incontinence in Women. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2007. 12 p.

This fact sheet reviews the problem of urinary incontinence (UI) in women. The authors stress that many women experience involuntary loss of urine. Written in a question-and-answer format, the booklet discusses the different types of incontinence, including stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overactive bladder, functional incontinence, and overflow incontinence; the evaluation of incontinence through the use of bladder diaries, medical examination, bladder stress tests, urinalysis, ultrasound, cystoscopy, and urodynamics; and treatment options, including bladder retraining, Kegel exercises, medicines for overactive bladder, biofeedback, neuromodulation, vaginal devices for stress incontinence, injections for stress incontinence, surgery for stress incontinence, and catheterization. One section briefly brings readers up-to-date on research activities on this topic. The booklet lists resource organizations for readers seeking additional information and briefly describes the goals and activities of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 5 figures.

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What I Need to Know About Bladder Control in Women. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 31 p.

This booklet explores urinary incontinence and bladder control in women. The booklet reminds readers that urine leakage is a common problem in women of all ages and discusses the physiology and anatomy of the bladder, the different types of bladder control problems, the causes of bladder control problems, and how bladder control is treated. The different types of bladder control problems covered include temporary incontinence, stress incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, functional incontinence, and overactive bladder. One section helps patients talk with their health care providers about urine leakage, another brings readers up-to-date on current research efforts in this area. The booklet is written in nontechnical language and illustrated with line drawings of the bladder and other parts of the urinary system. The booklet lists organizations through which readers can obtain additional information; the goals and activities of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse are briefly outlined. Included in a back pocket of the booklet are four handouts: information to gather to prepare for a visit to the doctor, a daily bladder diary, Kegel exercise tips, and a list of medications used for bladder control. 10 figures.

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Imaging of the Urinary Tract. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2006. 8 p.

In medicine, imaging is the general term for any technique used to provide pictures of bones and organs inside the body. Imaging techniques consist of x rays, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computerized tomography (CT or CAT) scans. This fact sheet describes the use of imaging of the urinary tract. Written in a question-and-answer format, the fact sheet covers the anatomy of the urinary tract; symptoms that might indicate a need for imaging of the urinary tract; other factors that will be considered before a test is ordered; the indications for conventional radiology, including intravenous pyelogram and voiding cystourethrogram, versus ultrasound, including abdominal ultrasound and transrectal ultrasound, MRI, or CT scan; how to prepare for an imaging examination; what to expect during the test procedure; and postprocedure activities, including when to expect the test results. The fact sheet concludes with a summary of research programs in this area and a brief description of the activities of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) that provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to patients and their families, the general public, and health care professionals. Readers are referred to the American Urological Association Foundation at www.UrologyHealth.org or 1–866–746–4282 and the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org or 1–800–622–9010 for more information. 5 figures.

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Managing Bladder Dysfunction. Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health. 2006. 16 p.

This patient education fact sheet guides readers who are managing bladder dysfunction problems. The fact sheet first reviews the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, including the characteristics of normal urine. The fact sheet then discusses the diagnosis of bladder problems; urinary tract infections (UTI); how to obtain a clean-catch urine sample; treatment for UTI; kidney or bladder stones, urinary retention; the different types of urinary incontinence (UI); general hints for managing UI; neurogenic bladder; supplies and equipment used to manage incontinence; intermittent self-catheterization for men and women; the indwelling Foley catheter for men and women; skin care; the emotional aspects of coping with incontinence; specialized management and treatment of bladder dysfunction—prostatectomy, sphincterotomy, bladder neck reconstruction; urinary diversion and nephrostomy; and safety measures for taking medications. A final section reviews some of the questions the urology nurse or other health care provider may ask to ensure the patient understands the medications prescribed and how to use them. The fact sheet includes a glossary of terms that are also highlighted in the text. 8 figures.

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PKD Patient's Manual: Understanding and Living with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Kansas City, MO: Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation. 2006. 33 p.

This booklet provides information about autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) to those who have the disease, those who are at risk due to an affected family member, and people who care about someone who has been diagnosed with ADPKD. The primary manifestation of ADPKD is cysts in the kidney, cysts as well as other abnormalities can occur in other areas of the body. Written in a question-and-answer format, this booklet covers the epidemiology of ADPKD, symptoms, genetics and inheritance, the ADPKD genes, screening tests for ADPKD, kidney anatomy and function, cysts and their impact on the kidney, high blood pressure (hypertension), weight loss, exercise, sodium, potassium, tobacco use, acute and chronic pain in ADPKD, blood in the urine, urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney stones, liver cysts, dialysis and transplantation, mitral valve prolapse, intracranial aneurysms, hernias, diverticula, pregnancy, diet therapy, fluids, caffeine, children with ADPKD, symptoms of kidney failure, and common tests that are done to diagnose and monitor cystic disease. The booklet concludes with a list of resource organizations through which readers can get more information. 12 figures. 1 table. 2 references.

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Urinary Incontinence in Children. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2006. 6 p.

This fact sheet reviews the problem of urinary incontinence in children. The authors stress that many children experience occasional incontinence and that treatment is available for most children who have difficulty controlling their bladders. Written in a question-and-answer format, the booklet covers how the urinary system works to keep the chemicals and water in the body in balance, the causes of nighttime incontinence, the causes of daytime incontinence, and treatment options, including the child outgrowing the problem, medications, bladder training and related strategies, and moisture alarms. The causes of nighttime incontinence are described as slower physical development, excessive output of urine during sleep, anxiety, genetics, obstructive sleep apnea, and structural or anatomical problems. The booklet lists resource organizations for readers seeking additional information and briefly describes the goals and activities of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 1 figure.

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Your Urinary System And How It Works. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2006. 6 p.

This fact sheet reviews the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system. Written in a question-and-answer format, the booklet covers how the urinary system works to keep the chemicals and water in the body in balance, the causes of problems in the urinary system, diagnostic tests that may be used to confirm problems in the urinary system, some common disorders of the urinary system, and where to seek help with a urinary problem. Diagnostic tests covered include urinalysis and urodynamic studies. Disorders described are benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC), kidney stones, prostatitis, proteinuria, renal failure, urinary tract infections (UTI), urinary incontinence, and urinary retention. The booklet lists resource organizations for readers seeking additional information and briefly describes the goals and activities of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 1 figure.

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