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• A to Z: Hernia, Umbilical

  Learn about hernias and conditions that affect the abdomen and bellybutton.

• A to Z: Hernia, Inguinal

  Learn about hernias and conditions that affect the lower abdomen and reproductive organs.

• A to Z: Hernia, Incisional

  Learn about hernias and potential complications of abdominal surgery.

• A to Z: Hernia, Hiatal

  Learn about hernias and conditions that affect the stomach, esophagus, and upper gastrointestinal tract.

• A to Z: Hernia, Epigastric

  Learn about hernias and conditions that affect the abdomen and abdominal muscles.

• A to Z: Hernia, Bilateral

  A bilateral hernia is an opening or weakness in the abdominal wall on both sides of the groin. Learn about it here.

• Treating Indirect Inguinal Hernia (Video)

  An inguinal hernia happens when part of the intestines slips into the groin (where the belly meets the upper leg) instead of staying in the belly as it should. Doctors fix inguinal (IN-gwuh-nul) hernias with surgery.

• Umbilical Hernias

  An umbilical hernia shows up as a bump under the belly button. If a hernia doesn’t go away by age 4 or 5 or causes problems, doctors may recommend surgery.

• Epigastric Hernias

  An epigastric hernia is when part of the intestines pushes through the abdominal muscles between the belly button and the chest. Many are small, cause no symptoms, and don’t need treatment.

• Hernias

  Hernias are fairly common in kids, and hernia repair is one of the most common pediatric surgeries.

• Inguinal Hernias

  An inguinal hernia happens when part of the intestines pushes through an opening in the lower part of the abdomen. Doctors fix these hernias with surgery.

• Elective Surgery

  Elective surgery means you and the doctor decide when the it will happen. Many elective surgeries are important, potentially life-changing operations. Here’s how to plan for them.

• Your Child’s Checkup: 21 Years

  Find out what this doctor’s visit will involve when your son or daughter is 21.

• Your Child’s Checkup: 20 Years

  Find out what this doctor’s visit will involve when your son or daughter is 20.

• Your Child’s Checkup: 19 Years

  Find out what this doctor’s visit will involve when your son or daughter is 19.

• Your Child’s Checkup: 18 Years

  Find out what this doctor’s visit will involve when your son or daughter is 18.

• Medical Care and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old

  Regular visits help your teen’s doctor keep track of changes in physical, mental, and social development. The doctor can also help your teen understand the importance of choosing a healthy lifestyle.

• Health Care Providers: Urologists

  A urologist, sometimes called a urologic surgeon, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats problems that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, and genitourinary system.

• A to Z: Scrotal Pain, Acute

  A variety of things can cause pain in the scrotum (also called scrotal pain), the pouch-like structure at the base of a boy’s penis.

• A to Z: Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II

  Mucopolysaccharidosis type II, or Hunter syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that affects mostly males.

• A to Z: Hydrocele

  A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle within the scrotum.

• A to Z: Gastroschisis

  Learn about gastroschisis, a type of hernia that some babies are born with.

• A to Z: Slipped Disc

  Activities and sports that put stress on the back can lead to a slipped disc, which can cause pain in the back, arms, and legs.

• A to Z: Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

  Learn about inherited disorders and conditions that can affect the joints and connective tissues.

• Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism)

  Shortly before birth, a boy’s testicles usually descend into the scrotum. When a testicle doesn’t make the move, this is called cryptorchidism, or undescended testicles.

• Getting to Know Your Newborn

  When you first meet your newborn, you may be surprised by what you see. Here’s what to expect.

• Testicular Cancer

  Testicular cancer is uncommon in boys. Most cases are in young and middle-aged men. It responds well to treatment, especially when it’s found early.

• Skull Base Surgery

  Skull base surgery is done to remove tumors and other growths that appear at the bottom of the skull.

• Spondylolysis

  Spondylolysis is a very common cause of lower back pain in kids, teens, and young adults. It usually heals quickly with rest and other nonsurgical treatments.

• Hydrocele

  A hydrocele is a pouch of fluid around the testicle inside the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns, especially preemies.

• Peritoneal Dialysis

  This medical treatment helps people with kidney failure. It can be done at home, often overnight, to take over the kidneys’ job of filtering blood.

• X-Ray Exam: Upper Gastrointestinal Tract (Upper GI)

  An upper GI X-ray can help find the cause of swallowing problems, unexplained vomiting, abdominal discomfort, severe indigestion, ulcers, reflux, hiatal hernia, or blockages.

• Stomachaches

  Kids can have stomach pain for lots of reasons – not all of them related to the digestive system. Here are some clues about what could be going on.

• Chylous Ascites

  Chylous ascites is when chyle collects in the belly. Depending on what’s causing it, doctors can treat chylous ascites and often cure it.