What is reason for (and treatment of) dysuria in a 7 year old girl?
Young girls can sometimes complain of dysuria, and although this can sometimes be a sign of a urinary tract infection, it is more commonly caused by irritation of the skin in and around the vaginal area (vulvovaginitis) or at the opening of the urethra (urethritis). This irritation can also cause vaginal itching and frequent urination (frequency). Urinary Tract Infection: (UTIs) or bladder infections are a common type of infection, occurring in about 1-2% of children (more commonly in girls). A UTI is the abnormal growth of bacteria in the urine. The symptoms usually include a fever, dysuria, lower abdominal pain, chills, back pain, urinating more frequently (frequency), strong smelling urine, blood in the urine, vomiting, irritability and/or your child may start wetting herself. In children younger than 2-3 years old, the only symptom of a UTI may be fever, and they are less likely to have classic symptoms. Up to 5% of younger children who have a fever and no other symptoms are found
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