Urinary Tract Infections
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I Am 5Weeks Along and Just Got a Horrible UTI -Is It Ok to Take the Antibiotics
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on May 25, 2008
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Hi I have never felt pain like this I was buckeled over all day thought I was having a problem with the baby-but thank-G no Bleeding-so I called Kaiser and went in I t...
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- Hi L., When I was about 5-6 weeks pregnant with my second child I had a bad UTI and was given antibotics. I too was concerned so I talked to a few doctors in the offi...
- L. - again I'm putting in my 2 cents because I'm a doc. As long as whoever evaluated you for the UTI knew you were pregnant (so that they would have chosen an antibiot...
- Yes, take Acidophilus culture, but take it two hours after you've taken your antibiotic and for the next few hours until it's time to take the next one. Continue this ...
Possible UTI in a 3Months Old: Catheter vs Urine Bag
Asked by O.Y. from Chicago
on November 23, 2012
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Hi ladies,
My son has been having temp anywhere from 99.7-100.3 in the past few days and is acting more irritable than usual. The doctor suggested we do a urine te...
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- my daughter had to have that done at about that age and it really was not as big of a deal as I expected. In fact I would have to say that she didn't mind it any more...
- He has such a low grade fever, and being irritable really isn't at all reason enough for me to agree to a catheter. If he were screaming in pain or at least behaving ...
- My son had a UTI when he was only 7 weeks old. We took him to the ER because he had a temp of 101 (which can be very dangerous for a baby that young). They did a cathe...
Teen Daughter with a Severe UTI...ER visit..Fever Now...
Asked by N.B. from Minneapolis
on April 8, 2012
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Any advice? 17 year old daughter went to ER last night with abdominal pain. She had been in pain on and off for almost 2 days but it all came to a head last night very...
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- I hope you took her back. It could be her kidneys. It could be anything. A high fever on meds indicates something is going on even if she's not in pain. Trust your...
- If she still has a high fever after 24 hours of antibiotic it makes sense to follow up with another visit.
- my 17yo cousin just went thru something similar. She ended up at the ER for a 2nd visit & was kept for almost a week. Please, please contact the ER again. :)
UTI In 3 Month Old - Looking for Homeopathic Medicine Vs. Antibiotics
Asked by N.V. from Boston
on August 2, 2010
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My 3 month old daugther had a UTI 3 weeks ago and was back in the hospital this week with another possible UTI (I'm waiting on the cultures). She had her first round...
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- An infants kidneys are very immature and vulnerable until age 1. Please let modern medicine/antibiotics treat your baby's UTI; the risk of spreading to the kidneys an...
- I stopped letting my little one soak in the bath, rather I washed her and rinsed her, it seemed to stop the infections from reoccurring.
- Use the antibiotics. I have a friend whose baby had an untreated UTI as an infant, and the child has kidney damage now. She is 3 and has had several surgeries already....
6 Yo Girl Possible Urinary Tract Infection
Asked by V.M. from Cleveland
on May 13, 2012
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I'll be talking her to urgent care tomorrow morning, but just wanted to ask a little about what test they do and how they treat it .
At bed time tonight she said...
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- Great that you are going to urgent care tomorrow. You've received good advice about the cranberry juice-- and not getting the sweetened stuff. The sugar actually f...
- My daughter (now 10) has had two or three UTIs and they have a plastic device at the clinic that fits on the toilet to catch the urine and then you can pour it into th...
- Hi VM... Sorry to say, but in MY experience, cranberry juice can help 'keep' a UTI from coming one...(maybe)...but NOT cure one. They are going to want a 'clean ...
Natural Supplements for UTI Prevention
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on February 23, 2012
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Are there natural supplements for a 7 year old prone to UTIs? My daughter always seems to have issues in that area. I do also and take a cranberry supplement, but not ...
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- Shaklee makes a probiotic that people say if they take it really helps stop the UTIs. It comes in a little pearl and can be shallowed very easily. It is called Optif...
- I use 100% pure organic cranberry juice, fresh, not from concentrate. Yes, it's very tart. But you only need to drink like a 1/4 cup at a time. It always works for me....
- I had a history of 3-4 UTI's a year until I did the following: 1. Drink plenty of water, research shows that cranberry juice may help a little but it doesn't seem t...
Anyone Have Info on the Arc Minisling for Urinary Incontinence?
Asked by J.M. from Norfolk
on October 30, 2008
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Hello fellow moms. I have a 2 month old and had the test done that shows I have bladder incontinence. My ob is recommending the m ini-arc sling but it's only been o...
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- J., .... have you tried prescription medication? You're right, the mini sling is new but studies involving these types of procedures tend to be exhaustive prior to ...
- I have been diagnosed with the same problem and offered the same solution. I am curious to see what kind of responses you'll get. Good luck to you.
- Have you tried doing Kegel exercises to see if that will strengthen your bodies own muscle? It might be worth asking your dr. about.
4 1/2 Year Old Girl Having Frequent Urinary Accidents
Asked by M.K. from New York
on March 23, 2007
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Hi! My 4 1/2 y/o daughter wets herself pretty much every day. Often, up to 3 or 4 times in the day. She was fully potty trained by 3 y/o. I had a baby 6 months ago...
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- Talk to your pedatrician, they may want you to see a pediatric urologist. My daughter was trained at 18 mos. When she was 3 she started having similar problems. The ur...
- I agree with Jessica. It does sound like a regression associated with the new baby. Keep tring differnet insentives, maybe a toy one week then a new shirt or dress ano...
- Have you taken her to the Pedi for a check-up? She may have an underlying issue that is out of her control. ALWAYS worth a check-up when kids seem to go backwards de...
I Think My 2-1/2 Year Old Might Have a UTI
Asked by C.L. from Salt Lake City
on April 27, 2009
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My little guy over the weekend was urinating alot more than usual, but I didn't notice an increased intake of fluids. He had a couple small accidents where he didn't m...
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- My oldest son has had UTI's since he was 2 and this does not really sound like a UTI. It sounds like maybe the very early start of one but the classic symptoms would ...
- I went through this with my daughter a few months ago. I didn't think it was a UTI because she never complained of it hurting. She also still made it through the night...
- Anytime I think my almost 3 year old may have a UTI, I give her cranberry juice or a cran mixture for a couple of days. If it seems to strong i will also put water in it.
I Think My 3 Year Old Has a UTI. :(
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on December 10, 2010
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For the last few days my DD who is newly 3 and potty trained has been having a ton of accidents. I thought it was odd, but we've been pretty busy this week. Tonight, s...
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- It sounds possible that she has a UTI. Girls that young do have them. The doctor will have you come in so that she can give a urine sample for testing.
- Hi B.----So sorry to hear your little one is miserable. It's the worst feeling in the world to not be able to 'make it better' immediately. But, she will get better ...
- You know how sensitive our girly parts can be. Usually, the main issue is that they don't wipe enough. I usually sit them in a warm bath (no bubbles) when they get a...
