Urinary Tract Infections: FAQs

Does your child need to use the restroom frequently or has the urge to do so, but nothing comes out when they try to urinate? Do they cry while urinating, complain of lower back pain or have a burning or stinging sensation while attempting to pee? If this is the case, these are typically the first signs of urinary tract problems, and you shouldn't ignore them. Healthy urine is free of bacteria, but sometimes if children don't wipe properly, bacteria makes its way into the urethra and the bladder. Unless the body gets rid of the infection, the bacteria multiply and can lead to one of two infections: urinary or kidney. Symptoms are different in each child, but if your child has pain above the pubic bone, blood in their urine, foul-smelling urine, or other problems with their urinary tract, consult our team at Timberlake Pediatrics in Sacramento, CA immediately.

Urinary Tract Infections: FAQs

It can be tough to diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) in your child, which is why we always recommend bringing them into our office for a physical examination. We've answered a few questions about them here, but contact us if you have any more about your child's urinary tract in Sacramento, CA.

• What Are UTI Symptoms in Children? Cloudy urine, blood in urine, abdominal pain, frequent urge to pee, or deliberately holding in their urine.
• What Are the Causes of UTIs in Children? When soiled toilet paper comes into contact with their bottoms while wiping; for babies, the cause is getting small amounts of feces in the urethra while squirming or sleeping.
• What Is Treatment for a UTI? Treatment for a UTI consists of oral antibiotics. However, if an infant has a UTI they may receive intravenous antibiotics.

Before visiting our office, write down additional questions or concerns you have for our board-certified pediatrician. UTIs are unpleasant and dangerous, and we want to help your child do everything possible to avoid one. Visit our website for more information about the services our team at Timberlake Pediatrics provides. To schedule an appointment for uneasiness regarding your child's urinary tract in Sacramento, CA, call (916) 688-5040.