Hypospadias is a genetic malformation in children characterized by abnormal opening of the urethra in a place below the penis rather than at the end. The urethra is the channel through which urine comes out and, for this reason, causes urine to come out.in the wrong place.
This problem is curable and treatment should be done within the child’s first 2 years of life, using surgery to correct the opening of the urethra.
- Hypospadias are divided into 4 main types.
- Categorized according to the location of the urethra opening.
- Including:.
In addition to this formation, there is also the possibility that the urethral opening will appear in the penis, however, in this case, the malformation is known as epispadia.See what the episode is and how it’s going.
Symptoms of hypospadias vary depending on the type of defect your child has, but usually include:
When the child develops these symptoms, it is recommended to consult the pediatrician to diagnose the problem and initiate appropriate treatment, however, it is common for hypospadias to identify itself even in the maternity ward in the first hours after birth when the doctor performs the physical evaluation.
The only way to treat hypospadias is to have surgery to correct the opening of the urethra and, ideally, surgery should be performed between 6 months and 2 years, so circumcision should be avoided before surgery, as it may be necessary to use the skin.foreskin to perform reconstruction of the baby’s penis.
During surgery, the incorrect opening of the urethra is closed and a new outlet is made at the tip of the penis, improving the aesthetics of the genitals and allowing normal sexual function in the future.
After surgery, the child is admitted for 2 to 3 days, then can return home and perform normal activities; However, over the next 3 weeks, parents should be alert to signs of infection at the site of surgery, such as swelling, redness, or pain, for example.
Another condition that prevents the child from urinating normally is philosis, so look here at his symptoms and how to treat these cases.