Skip to content
My WebMD Sign In, Sign Up

Children's Health

Font Size
A
A
A

Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Surgery

Surgery is not used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children.

If there is a problem with the structure of the urinary tract that is causing frequent, severe infections and increasing the child's risk of long-term complications, the doctor may consider surgery to correct the problem. For instance, children with severe vesicoureteral reflux may benefit from surgery. For more information, see the topic Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR).

Recommended Related to Children

Teen Minds: What Are They Thinking?

By Neil Osterweil If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, then teenagers must be from a galaxy far, far, away indeed. At least it can seem that way when parents and adolescents try to communicate with one another. Sometimes, in the heat of an argument or even a casual how-was-your-day conversation, that kid slouching in the corner can seem like a speck floating in the void millions of light years away. It's not that parents and their adolescent offspring can't communicate, but that...

Read the Teen Minds: What Are They Thinking? article > >

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: March 10, 2011
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.
Next Article:

Today in Children’s Health

preschool age girl sitting at desk
Article
look at my hand
Slideshow
 
woman with cleaning products
Slideshow
tissue box
Quiz
 

worried kid
fitArticle
boy on father's shoulder
Article
 
Child with red rash on cheeks
Slideshow
girl thinking
Article
 

babyapp
New
Child with adhd
Slideshow
 
rl with friends
fitSlideshow
Syringes and graph illustration
Tool
 
6-Week Challenges
Want to know more?
Eat Better Challenge - No diets here. One new healthy habit, one step at a time.
Get Up and Go Challenge - Get inspired and stay motivated.
Mood Boost Challenge - Fight the blahs, lower stress, and be happy.
I have read and agreed to WebMD's Privacy Policy.
Enter cell phone number
- -
Entering your cell phone number and pressing submit indicates you agree to receive text messages from WebMD related to this challenge. WebMD is utilizing a 3rd party vendor, CellTrust, to provide the messages. You can opt out at any time.
Standard text rates apply