Signs of a Urinary Tract Infection in Children

Scheduled bathroom times are necessary to get young children accustomed to having control over their bodies. What happens if your child is going way more than usual, or complains of being in pain each time they go pee? Take your child to Dr. Farnoush Jamali at Prime Pediatrics in the Gaithersburg, MD area to rule out urinary tract infections and other conditions.

Signs of a Urinary Tract Infection in Children

Symptoms include:

• Pain or pressure in the lower back while urinating. The child will express that voiding their bladder hurts somehow.
• Urine with an unusual consistency or a strange odor. This description includes but is not limited to cloudy and bloody urine. The pee may be foul-smelling.
• Going to the bathroom more often than usual. If your child has to go to the bathroom a lot but also has more accidents than what is normal for them, you might want to take your child to see a doctor.
• Nausea and vomiting are also telltale signs that your child may be suffering from a UTI.

Reducing the risk

Young girls are at higher risk of getting a UTI due to a shorter urethra that can be susceptible to bacteria, so diligent wiping and hygiene habits are crucial. Untreated UTIs can result in kidney damage later, so you must catch the symptoms as early as possible.

UTI Treatment

Most young patients with urinary tract infections will get antibiotics. After the treatment cycle, the antibiotics are finished and the urinary tract infection does not return.
If you suspect that your child might be battling a urinary tract infection, do not hesitate to call Prime Pediatrics in Gaithersburg, MD at (301) 977-2440. Dr. Jamali will be able to provide you with the answers you need so that you and your child can rest easy.