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).
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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| 1600 Clifton Road |
| Atlanta, GA 30333 |
| USA |
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| Phone: | 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
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| TDD: | 1-888-232-6348 |
| Email: | cdcinfo@cdc.gov |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/getsmart |
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The Get Smart Web site at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information for both consumers and health professionals on the appropriate use of antibiotics. The Web site explains the dangers of inappropriate use of antibiotics and gives tips on actions people can take to feel better if they have an infection that cannot be helped by antibiotics. Some materials are available in English and in Spanish. |
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| American Academy of Family Physicians |
| P.O. Box 11210 |
| Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1210 |
| Web Address: | www.familydoctor.org |
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The American Academy of Family Physicians offers information on adult and child health conditions and healthy living. Its Web site has topics on medicines, doctor visits, physical and mental health issues, parenting, and more. |
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| KidsHealth for Parents, Children, and Teens |
| 10140 Centurion Parkway North |
| Jacksonville, FL 32256 |
| Phone: | (904) 697-4100 |
| Fax: | (904) 697-4220 |
| Web Address: | www.kidshealth.org |
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This website is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. It has a wide range of information about children's health, from allergies and diseases to normal growth and development (birth to adolescence). This website offers separate areas for kids, teens, and parents, each providing age-appropriate information that the child or parent can understand. You can sign up to get weekly emails about your area of interest. |
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| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) |
| Building 31, Room 9A06 |
| 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560 |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-2560 |
| Phone: | (301) 496-3583 |
| Web Address: | www.niddk.nih.gov |
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. It conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health, particularly the diseases of internal medicine. NIDDK sponsors the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). It has information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system for people with these diseases and their families, health professionals, and the public. |
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| National Kidney Foundation |
| 30 East 33rd Street |
| New York, NY 10016 |
| Phone: | 1-800-622-9010 |
| Phone: | (212) 889-2210 |
| Fax: | (212) 689-9261 |
| Web Address: | www.kidney.org |
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The National Kidney Foundation works to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases and help people affected by these conditions. Its website has a lot of information about adult and child conditions. The site has interactive tools, donor information, recipes for kidney disease patients, and message boards for many kidney topics. Free materials, such as brochures and newsletters, are available. |
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| UrologyHealth.org, American Urological Association |
| 1000 Corporate Boulevard |
| Linthicum, MD 21090 |
| Phone: | 1-800-828-7866 |
| Phone: | (410) 689-3990 |
| Fax: | (410) 689-3998 |
| Email: | auafoundation@auafoundation.org |
| Web Address: | www.urologyhealth.org |
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UrologyHealth.org is a website written by urologists for patients. Visitors can find specific topics by using the "search" option. The website provides information about adult and pediatric urologic topics, including kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions. You can find a urologist, sign up for a free quarterly newsletter, or click on the Urology Resource Center to find materials about urologic problems. |
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