Bladder, Kidney & UTI: Toddler
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Bladder Infection
Asked by A.L. from Los Angeles
on January 1, 2009
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I spent 3 hours in Urgent care last night with xtreme pain while urinating.
I also had blood in my urine. The doc said it could be a bladder or kidney infection.
I g...
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- A., Yes, I had blood in my urine and was scared too. I went to the doctors and they took a urine sample from me. Within a few minutes they were able to tell that it...
- Hi A., I have been through this multiple times and I am SO sorry you have to experience it. Usually you experience blood in your urine as the infection becomes more ...
- normal normal normal!!! Oh my gosh - I hate bladder infections. I haven't had one since college thank God! The pain will go away quickly since you have the meds. Good ...
UTI / Bladder Infection?
Asked by H.F. from Tucson
on November 23, 2009
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Hi! I just got a UTI on Friday, and researched enough to find out it's common in pregnancy. Didn't have any problems with my first pregnancy, so this was a shock. I'...
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- I used to get them all the time. I was born with problems with the tubes that connect your bladder to your kidneys, but they are very common during pregnancy. My bes...
- After you get over this one I advise either drinking cranberry juice regularly or if that is too much sugar or too much tart or to acidic for your stomach/heartburn et...
- Another preventative for UTIs is D Mannose....a sugar sold in the supplement section of health food stores. It is a sugar "ose" that hinders bacteria from sticking al...
Uti?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 17, 2011
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My 3.5 year old has been completely potty trained for several months and had even been dry overnight. yesterday, however, she started having accidents again and they ...
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- sounds like uti to me, they dont usually have fevers. i would get her to the doc asap, give her lots of water to drink meanwhile and nothing sugary. it can get very pa...
- The urinary frequency and feelings of urgency are both signs of UTI, often UTI's don't have fevers until the infection gets worse. Give her cranberry juice (watered d...
- Sounds like it could be, even without fever. Can you call the doctor and ask? Do you have a nurse info line available? Until you can get hold of the doctor, giv...
Is This a UTI
Asked by C.B. from Orlando
on August 31, 2010
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Could this one be a UTI? even though i don't have any burning, just frequent urination, low back pain. About 2 weeks ago i went to the ER because i thought i had a UT...
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- Sounds like you need a CatScan of your abdomen I am really surprised they didn't do this already That is pretty much protocol with those symptoms. It definitely sound...
- You need to go back to the ER and this time they need to do a KUB x-ray, an ultraound, or MRI to see what's going on. If you had a negative urine culture and also took...
- I had the same thing minus the pain while urinating. I had blood in my urine and pain in my lower back. They told me I had a kidney infection. However, I was on Cip...
My 13 Month with a Bladder Infection
Asked by K.T. from Grand Rapids
on May 21, 2008
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My daughter recently just got her second bladder infection. She got her first one at 7 months old and now has another one. My doctor said it can be very common for l...
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- I myself have suffered with these things my whole life! I actually remember having one as little as 2 years old. My mom says i might've even been younger. Here is th...
- Hi K., My name is M.. I have been a pediatric nurse for a busy practice for several years. Babies should not get bladder infections. If a little girl in our practice g...
- My daughter had many bladder infections between 18 monthes and 3 years old. We saw a urologist and had all the tests done. There was one test they did that showed her...
Uti's
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 2, 2010
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Can a UTI go away on it's own, without antibiotics? Any idea of the possible downside for not treating a UTI? I have left them untreated, and they seem to go away on ...
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- Hi, L.: You know what to do for the UTI's. What I would suggest is after you finish urinating, continue to sit for 3 minutes by the clock to allow the bladder t...
- I have them chronically (tho I am on a two year-no-UTI-hot-streak). Have never considered not treating them but mine come on fast with blood and excruciating pain so w...
- I'd agree with Rebecca's advice: I'd consult a physician to verify that the culture shows a UTI vs. a kidney infection. In the past few years, the diagnostic tests...
Urinary Tract Infection What Can I Do???
Asked by A.C. from Buffalo
on March 10, 2007
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Well guys it is fri night and the Dr's not in the office till mon and I think I have urinary tract infection. Anyone have any suggestions on ways to cure it or at leas...
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- lots of cranberry juice, and maybe a trip to the ER, just to kinda get the antibiotics *sp* started
- DRINK A LOT OF WATER AND OR CRANBERRY JUICE I GET THEM A LOT AND THAT IS WN=HAT I DO IF IT GETS TO TO BAD GO OT THE HOSPITAL AND GET MEDS MEDS ARE THE ONLY THING THAT ...
- drink cranberry juice it will clean ur system and heal the pain, worked for me
Could She Have a UTI?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on October 25, 2008
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My 3 1/2 year old daughter is suddenly peeing more frequently than usual. She woke me up at 4AM to go potty. This has NEVER happened. Throughout the day, she was go...
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- Hi J., Speaking as a urology nurse, the cranberry juice basically treats symptoms, so if there is an organism causing an infection, she would need antibiotics. It ...
- It sounds like a possible UTI, however, cranberry juice has to be unsweetened b/c the bacteria feeds off of the sugar and unsweetened cranberry juice (UCJ) is not good...
- DO call her doctor as soon as possible, or take her to an Urgent Care/Prompt Care outpatient facility. Do not attempt to treat it yourself - you can't. Symptoms may ...
Not a UTI...
Asked by L.L. from Rochester
on June 17, 2011
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So, my six year old daughter has been peeing nonstop for about two months. Her UA came back negative for a UTI. Now they want to do a fasting blood test, which we'll...
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- I actually just had a conversation with my doctor the other day about similar symptoms. I feel like I have a UTI (constant feeling like I need to use the bathroom) bu...
- My child, who is younger than yours was peeing all the time. UA was negative as well. Come to find out, the best friend in school gets frequent UTI's and my child wa...
- I have gluten intolerance and I have to pee all the time. It doesn't make a difference if I drink a lot of liquids or barely any at all... I even get up during the nig...
Bladder Infection??
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on May 24, 2010
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Hey moms! My daughter who is 3 years old has complained a few times over the weekend about it hurting when she goes pee. She is completely potty trained even at night....
