Pediatric Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Recurrent UTIs (urinary tract infections) are when a child has multiple infections of the urinary tract.
What are Pediatric Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)?
UTIs (urinary tract infections) occur when there is an infection in the kidneys, ureters (tube that drains urine from the kidney to the bladder), bladder or urethra (tube through which urine drains from the bladder outside the body).
UTIs are fairly common in children, especially in girls and uncircumcised boys. When a child has multiple UTIs over a short period, this is known as recurrent UTIs.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)?
Changes in appearance or smell of urine
Changes in frequency of urination
Chills
Fever
Loss of appetite
Lower abdominal pain
Lower back pain or discomfort
Pain when urinating
How are Pediatric Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) diagnosed?
Your child’s doctor will make a diagnosis of urinary tract infection through a review of symptoms, a physical examination, a microscopic examination of a urine sample, and other urine tests.
What are the causes of Pediatric Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)?
Germs, usually E. coli, travel into the urinary tract and multiply, causing infection.
How is Pediatric Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) treated?
Treatments for urinary tract infections may include:
Antibiotics to get rid of the infection
Medications to reduce pain
Non-drug methods of pain control, such as the application of a heating pad
Instructions to drink more fluids
You should take your child to the doctor to make sure your child gets symptom relief and that the infection doesn’t spread to your child’s kidneys.
Pediatric Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Doctors and Providers
