How Do You Treat A UTI In A Pediatric Patient?
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in young boys and girls. Signs of an infection include a low grade fever, a need to urinate often, painful urination, cloudy urine, and back pain. It can be difficult to detect a UTI in pediatric patients, because children may not be able to share their symptoms. Early treatment is still crucial to prevent complications, such as a kidney infection. Parents should monitor symptoms. In young children or toddlers, signs of a UTI may include an unusual or strong urine smell during diaper changes, while older children may wet the bed and complain of side pain and burning while urinating. Visit your child’s pediatrician. If he prescribes antibiotics, administer the medication to your child as instructed to treat and prevent recurrent infections. Ask your doctor about pain relievers and fever reducers for your child. If your pediatrician approves, give your child an appropriate medication to reduce pelvic or back pain and to relieve a fever. Effective
