As its name indicates, it is an infection located in some part of the urinary tract (kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra).
Urinary infections have different names depending on their location, the most common being cystitis, which occurs in the bladder.
What are the symptoms?
In babies and very young children, a urinary infection may present only as a fever. It is also common to see general symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and discomfort.
Older children may experience pain when urinating, and the urine may have an unusual color or smell. Lower back pain and urinary disturbances (increased frequency, inability to hold urine) can also be symptoms of the illness.
What is the treatment?
Urinary infections are treated with specific antibiotics, so it is important to identify the bacteria causing it. The medication should be given until the doctor indicates otherwise, since stopping treatment prematurely can cause the infection to return.
Furthermore, urinary infections in children should be thoroughly studied, so the pediatrician may request various tests (kidney ultrasound, contrast studies, etc.) to find out if the infection was casual due to poor hygiene or if it was caused by an underlying condition such as a urinary tract malformation.
If there is a malformation that is not treated, kidney infections will be recurrent and chronic kidney failure may develop.
How can it be prevented?
- To prevent urinary infections, some simple measures can be taken.
If your child wears diapers, it is important to change them frequently to avoid bacterial growth.
- If you have a girl, after a bowel movement, clean the anal area from front to back to prevent bacteria from the rectum entering the urethra. When she is older, teach her this routine so she knows the correct way to clean herself.
- Holding urine also encourages bacterial growth, so it is important children don’t hold their urge to urinate.
- Underwear should be cotton; nylon and other materials can be irritating.
Finally, it is recommended to avoid constipation, as it favors the development of urinary tract infections.
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