Urinary Tract Infections: Tween
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Uti and Catheters
Asked by S.S. from Amarillo
on March 8, 2009
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hello moms! my daughter had a uti a couple months ago and since then my pedi has been super proactive about getting all these tests done to make sure she doesn't have...
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- I second the probiotics. Open a capsule into cereal or food every morning.
- My daughter was diagnosed with this at birth (they found it when checking for other problems so luckily she never had a UTI). She was put on antibiotics and we went to...
- Kidney Reflux is serious. My 11 year old cousin had to have a kidney transplant last summer because this type of reflux went un-diagnosed for so long that both kidney...
Holistic/Alternative Approaches for Treating Urinary Tract Infections
Asked by C.D. from Washington DC
on August 6, 2008
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My 12 month old daughter has been on antibiotics since she was 3 months old to help prevent UTI's. She was hospitalized just before she turned 3 months old for a seve...
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- Like almost everyone else, I am going to suggest cranberry juice, as it has worked for me. However, I would also suggest yogurt, if she is not already eating some, be...
- Everybody is going to say "cranberry juice" and they are right--the only trouble is, commercially manufactured cranberry juice contains a whopping amount of corn syrup...
- I had a similar issue with my daughter many years ago and after multiple antibiotics, I started giving her 500 mg of vitamin C a day and lots of fluid. She never had ...
10 Year Old Son Peeing in His Bed in the Middle of the Night
Asked by L.B. from New York
on September 18, 2008
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We just moved about 25 miles away into a smaller home and have been in and out of a motel as work is being done in the house. Suddenly my 10 year old (who hates any c...
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- I would just get him some pull ups in his size, cant think of what they call them, and let it go for a bit. If that is the only thing he is having going on because of ...
- 2 options: 1. just before you go to bed walk him to the bathroom and tell him to go. My parents took my brother about 11:30 every night and then no problems. 2. ...
- Hi L., I guess it is obvious that your son is reacting to the move. Have you talked to him about this? He has to be reminded to use the bathroom before bed and no soda...
11 Year Old Daughter
Asked by D.R. from Phoenix
on June 19, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
My 11 year old daughter is having a problem, it started about 1-1 1/2 months ago. At first, she was telling me that all of a sudden she would feel like she...
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- Perhaps it may be worth a trip to the doctor. As my experience as a nurse tells me, she is exhibiting possible symtpoms of a urinary problem. If you have not already...
- does she have a urinary tract infection?
- Hi D., She might have a uti? I've had one a couple of times, and it's really uncomfortable, and the urge to pee is intense, but nothing happens. Is your daughter ...
10 Year Old Still Wetting His Bed
Asked by T. from Dallas
on April 16, 2008
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I am getting so frustrated! My son will be 10 in just a couple of weeks and he still wets his bed frequently. He doesn't tell me, so often it's bedtime the next nigh...
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- At this age it is a problem for the doctor. Aside from the sheets and hygeine, that is normal. All 3 of my boys have to be told to take a shower, and USE SOAP, and WAS...
- I've heard that a couple of visits to the chiropractor can fix this condition. Sometimes the nerve that controls the bladder function can be in a bind (not to the poi...
- Very common problem at that age, still, and even beyond. Go to the doctor to get him checked out and discuss a routine for clean up with your son, maybe a daily rou...
Anybody That Has Advise on a Doctor or Medicine for Bed Wetting?
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on May 3, 2009
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I Am looking for some known experimented advise about helping my 12 year old son.
He has accidents during the night. He wets himself. Any advise other than no fluids ...
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- M., We did everything, doctors, urologist, not drinking after 6, etc. Nothing worked. My daughter wet the bed until she was almost 14. But, my husband did, too. ...
- We went through this with our oldest. he is now 25. we had the Dr refer him to a urologist back then who gave him a script for a synthetic harmone nasal inhaler that...
- M.~ My son used to use a prescription that was in the form of a nasal spray that kept him from wetting the bed. It has been several years ago since he used it & I d...
Son--stings When He Pees
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on April 10, 2008
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My 10 y.o. son says it stings when he pees, where the pee comes out. He's uncircumcised. Is it more likely to be a UTI or something like a yeast infection? Everythi...
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- i would guess it's a uti, but if it's been going on for two months, i would get him in to see a dr today, even if you have to go someplace like carenow - he needs to g...
- Sounds like a UTI to me...but take him to the doc ASAP. Must be hard to tell Mom that it hurts when you pee! Kudos to your relationship! ****REVISION**** Boys can A...
- my OBGYN has always told me that boys/men don't get yeast infections. maybe everyone is right about the UTI. But this needs to be checked ASAP. Lets hope it's nothing ...
Seeking Advice on Bedwetting
Asked by K.F. from San Diego
on May 22, 2008
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I am asking other moms to share advice/experiences on bedwetting challenges. My 12 year old son wets the bed every night. He has wet the bed ever since he was potty tr...
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- Hi K., I really hope this helps, my 5 year old neice was just diagnosed with a genectic disorder that causes her to wet the bed. Pretty much she has no control over w...
- Google "POTTY PAGER". This little device was our miracle. I hope it can work for you as well. I swear by it. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me: ____@_...
- Have you considered acupuncture? It could take care of the problem once and for all. I'm including a link to a short article. As crazy as it may seem, check out a c...
Sorry - More Questions About Pooping!
Asked by L.B. from Seattle
on March 17, 2008
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My nine year old has a history of urinary tract infections and constipation. Since she is my step-daughter, I have not had control over her diet and toileting habits....
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- Your daughter may be allergic to milk and dairy products. You might try a few days without any of these products and see if it will help.
- I would try feeding her more fresh fruits and vegetables and make certain she gets 5-7 servings a day. You don't want her body to rely on a laxative product for her bo...
- She might benefit from a probiotic. Fred Meyer carries a childrens chewable in orange flavor in the health department fridge. This will naturally get things back to ...
Is This a Potential Problem
Asked by J.G. from Anchorage
on December 28, 2007
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My 12 year old daughter has approached me with concern about her "plumbing" - I noticed that as an infant when see peed it went straight out - not down like a girl "no...
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- J., as a nurse and mom to an 11 yr old daughter I suggest you speak to her Dr. about having a Urology consult. You'll need the consult for your insurance to cover and ...
- I think you should consult her doctor. My daughter's vagina started closing up in her first year, but we gave her estrogen cream and now all appears to be ok. Who kn...
- My granddaughter also can pee standing up like a boy does. When she sits she does tip her pelvis forward. I've always thought this is normal even tho it's different ...
