Hypospadias in a child is a congenital anomaly of the urinary system, in which there is a lack of the posterior wall of the urethra. A similar pathology is most often found in boys, but in girls it is considered a rarity. In any case, a sick child needs help.
Hypospadias in a child and its causes
In fact, in modern medicine it is customary to single out two main reasons for the appearance of such an anomaly. To begin with, it is worth noting that hypospadias can be the result of a genetic or chromosomal mutation.
On the other hand, the most common cause of the disease is a sharp change in hormonal levels. A similar phenomenon is often found in cases where a woman took some hormonal drugs in the early stages of pregnancy, when the laying and development of the main organs is still ongoing.
Hormonal disruptions may be associated with diseases of the mother's endocrine system. In addition, emotional experiences, constantstress, severe nervous strain also affect the work of the endocrine glands, which leads to the synthesis of altered combinations of hormonal substances. Of course, the mental state of a pregnant woman can also be attributed to risk factors
Hypospadias in a child and its varieties
In fact, this pathology is very serious. The absence of the posterior wall of the urethra leads to deformation of the entire genitourinary system. For example, in newborn girls with a similar anomaly, not only the urethra is split, but also the wall of the vagina and the hymen, and the opening of the urethra is located in the tissues of the vagina. These children suffer from persistent urinary incontinence.
But in boys, deformations can be different. Depending on the location of the urethra, the disease is usually divided into several main types:
- If the opening of the urethra is located on the head of the penis, but not in the usual place - this is capitate hypospadias in children.
- In the stem form of pathology, the urethra opens outward on the lower surface of the penis. In this case, there is often a strong narrowing of the urinary canal and a noticeable curvature of the penis.
- Scrotal hypospadias in a child is also accompanied by a curvature of the penis and a significant decrease in its size - while the opening of the urethra is located in the tissues of the scrotum.
- In some cases, the channel opens in the perineum.
Such a disease is really dangerous. And hereit is not so much about aesthetic beauty, but about the work of the genitourinary system. Hypospadias in a child is often accompanied by some other abnormalities, in particular enuresis, impaired urine outflow, diseases of the bladder and kidneys, and the development of inguinal hernias.
Hypospadias in a child and treatment methods
Today, the only possible treatment is surgery. Yes, if the opening of the urethra is located on the head of the penis, and the penis itself is not curved, then you can try to do without plastic correction. Unfortunately, not every sick child has such good prospects.
Hypospadias in children disappears completely after surgery. But it is worth noting that such reconstructive plastic is a rather complicated procedure that not every surgeon can perform. Indeed, during the operation, it is necessary to correct not only the urethra itself, but also all the genital organs. By the way, surgery is best tolerated by children aged 1 to 2 years. If you get rid of the anomaly during this period, the child will be able to develop normally both physically and psychologically.
