Urinary tract infection in children: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections in children, which, if not treated in time, can lead to serious complications such as kidney damage. It is difficult to diagnose this disease in children, especially infants, because its symptoms are often non-specific... change/change Symptoms vary depending on the age of the child: ### **🔹 Babies and infants (under 2 years old)** Unexplained fever - Restlessness and crying a lot - Loss of appetite - Vomiting or diarrhea - Smelly urine - Lack of proper weighing ### **🔹 older children (over 2 years old)** - Burning and pain when urinating - Frequency of urination - Pain in the lower abdomen or side - Sudden enuresis - Fever and chills ** Causes of urinary tract infection in children ** - **Bacterial infection (mainly E.Coli)** - **holding urine for a long time** - **chronic constipation** - **abnormalities of the urinary system** **Diagnosis of urinary tract infection** - **urine test (urine culture)** - **kidney and bladder ultrasound** (in frequent cases) - **Cystorethrography (VCUG)** if urinary reflux is suspected **Treatment of urinary tract infection in children** ✅ **antibiotic** (by doctor's prescription) Drink plenty of water and fluids Treatment of constipation if present Surgery (in rare cases such as urinary obstruction) **prevention of urinary infection** - Timely changing of diapers in babies - Teaching health principles to children - Prevent constipation - Adequate fluid intake **When should we see a doctor?** High fever for no reason Severe pain in the side or abdomen 🔴 Decreased level of consciousness ### **Conclusion** Timely diagnosis of UTI in children prevents dangerous complications.. This general information is a limited summary of diagnostic, therapeutic and/or drug information... It is not meant to be exhaustive and should be used as a tool to help the user understand and/or evaluate potential diagnostic and therapeutic options.. It does not contain all information about conditions, treatments, drugs, side effects or risks that may apply to a particular patient.. It is intended that medical advice or a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment should be based on the specific examination and evaluation of your doctor.. Regarding medical questions and treatment options, including the risks or benefits of using drugs.. This information does not endorse any treatment or drug as safe, effective or approved for the treatment of a particular patient.. * Including medical services provided In the office, we can refer to periodic examinations of children, periodic monitoring of children's growth and physical development, treatment of various infectious, digestive and respiratory diseases in children and adolescents, nutritional counseling, education and periodic care of premature babies, monitoring and treatment of all periodic problems during infancy, periodic mental and physical evaluation of children. > *special services of Dr. Mehdi Afshari: specialized office circumcision, home visit and online consultation* > > *Practice address: No. 193, South Mehrabad, Southern Air University, Tafarsh East, Tehran > > *Contact number: 021-66602506*