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 ...
Is VCUG Necessary After One UTI?
Asked by D.W. from Los Angeles
on November 16, 2010
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my son had a UTI at 6 weeks of age. the doctors put him on IV antibiotics right away. tests showed that there was e.coli in his urine but nothing had spread to the bl...
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- my daughter has hydronephrosis, so she's has to go through all sorts of things including vcugs. basically, before her birth they saw that one of her kidneys was enlarg...
- My daughter has grade 3 reflux and it sucks. We do a VCUG every year. At this age, they just want to monitor the situation if he has reflux. We have her on an antib...
- Yes - I would definitely do the VCUG. Boys do not typically get UTI's. It's pretty unusual. My son had his first at 3 weeks old. His did end up in the blood and E....
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 ...
HELP With My Almost 10 Year Old and Her Bathroom Problems
Asked by A.W. from St. Louis
on April 22, 2010
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My oldest daughter is about to turn 10 years old next week. We have had several issues in the past with her taking the time to go to the bathroom - about 2 years ago ...
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- Along with the moist wipes, have her drink 100% cranberry juice. It is really good for the bladder. If it is a problem of "leaking" she may have a medical issue and...
- Hey There, I am a mom of all boys, and although none of mine have had a problem like this - I would suggest maybe taking her to a counselor? At 10 I would assume (a...
- Are you sure there isn't something physically wrong with her? I had to have surgery at age 8 to correct a misshapen bladder. My bladder was shaped like a football and ...
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...
Tampons or Pads for 13 Yo
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on July 25, 2010
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My twins are cross country runners. One started her period over summer and I am sure the other will soon follow. While I know it would be easier for them as athletes,...
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- I have an idea. If she tries and likes tampons, instead of brown paper bags or clear bags, have a handy roll of black or blue plastic doggie bags (from pet store) or ...
- In terms of comfort, if she's a runner, tampons would be great. You could experiment with pads though, as there are so many on the market and one might work out well. ...
- Have you looked into reusable menstrual cups? I have used the Divacup (www.divacup.com I think) for several years. It's a washable silicone cup that works like a tam...
13 YO Needs VCUG - Tell Me Your Experiences, Please
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on July 14, 2010
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Anyone have experience with a teen and VCUG? SHe had UTI at 5 then has had them recur. We had hoped who would outgrow it, but the doctor now wants a renal ultrasound...
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- From an earlier post, your child's scoliosis (if tihs is the same one) might be causing the inbalance in her kidneys. By her being 13, the xray may not be so bad, but...
- When my daughter was 16, she was having recurring UTI problems, so the urologist ordered the tests. We didn't know she was allergic to iodine--which is what they use....
- The renal ultrasound is nothing - basically a sonogram ( my son has had many of those). The VCUG is different. The other mom is correct - the dye will come out when ...
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...
