wee Archives - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

We have received your referral at Sheffield Children’s, and you are now on the waiting list for Nephrology. This resource will go over what to expect at your appointment and also includes some resources which may be helpful to look at. What should we do while we are waiting? Please make sure your...

What is urotherapy? Urotherapy is a way of collecting information about how your bladder (the balloon that collects the wee) is working. Why do you need it? You might need urotherapy if you have bladder problems such as: wetting going to the toilet frequently needing to go urgently do not empty your...

The penicillamine challenge is a 48 hour test that is done to check for Wilson’s disease. Wilson’s disease is a rare, inherited condition in which the body cannot handle copper correctly, and needs medication to remove the excess copper from the body. Your consultant will discuss the test...

How much water should my child drink? All children should aim to drink at least the following amounts of water or diluted squash, depending on their age: up to 6 years old should aim for 1 litre of water 7 to 11 year olds should aim for 1 and a half litres of water 12… Continue Reading...

Downloadable chart to measure the amount of wee your child’s bladder can hold.

Downloadable table diary to measure your child’s drinking and toileting over 3 days.

What is an MCUG? A micturating cystourethrogram (MCUG) is an X-ray scan that looks at the bladder, ureters (tubes that carry wee from the kidneys to the bladder), and urethra (wee tube leaving the bladder). We do the scan so that we can see what these structures look like and how the work. We...

What is urodynamics? Urodynamics is a test that gives us information about the layout or anatomy of the urinary tract but also gives us information about how it functions. It is a day procedure with no overnight stay. The test is in 2 parts: the filling and the emptying.  It has to be done...

This resource includes some tips to help your child know when they need a wee, and also increase their bladder’s capacity so they can hold more wee. Drinks Give your child 6 to 8 drinks or 200mls each regularly throughout the day up until about 2 hours before they go to bed. Drinking helps...

Download Download a PDF of the blank toilet training diary  How to use this diary Remember to fill this diary in every day. It provides important information for you and your doctor. Sits Aim for 3 sits each day. Sits are usually best after breakfast, after school (or mid afternoon at weekends),...

This resource has information on urinary tract infections (also called water infection, urine infection, bladder infection or UTI). Urinary tract infections are very common, especially in small children and more especially in girls. What causes urine infections? Urine infections are usually caused...