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My 9 Month Old Has a Kidney Infection
Read all 15 responses: "Hi Moms My daughter recently had a bladder infection that went untreated (I had no idea) and the infection went into her kidneys.
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- Don't feel bad. Babies can't tell you exactly what hurts and where, so how were you supposed to know? I am just wondering how she got the infection and if the doctor...
- One thing we don't always hear from our doctors is that the primary cause of a bladder infection is fecal material in the vagina. My doctor said to teach girls that, a...
- Never use bubble bath for little girls. Be sure that she is totally rinsed from soap when she finishes her bath. M.
5 Months Pregnant Baby May Only Have One Working Kidney
Read all 8 responses: "I am almost 20 weeks pregnant and found out yesterday that possibly my daughter may only have one working kidney.
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- My son in Law is 26 and only has one kidney. evidently he was born that way but he didn't know about his condition until he joined the military and he had a complete p...
- One of my closest friends found out during her 20 week ultrasound that her unborn child had a tumor in one of his kidneys, and that kidney was not working. A week or t...
- We only need one kidney to survive and do well. If the only problem is one functioning kidney it won't be a problem at all. they will only remove the kidney if it is c...
Possible Uti in a 3 Year Old
Yes she does have a kidney infection,said they would do further testing to make sure .... Since we need our kidneys the rest of our lives, it is critical to ...
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- Almost all health food stores and most regular groceries have chewable cranberry tabs. Go get a bottle and let her take one or two today to help with the pain.
- My daughter had several UTI's at about that age. She was treated with a course of antibiotics, but because she was so young her Dr. had us go to Cook's for a procedur...
- Dear D. S, The bad news is, yes, it is entirely possible your daughter has a UTI. My granddaughter did when she was three. The good news is that young children ge...
Could She Have a UTI?
Untreated UTIs can travel to the kidneys, and the pain in her side makes me think she may possibly be developing a kidney infection. ...
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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 ...
Uti in Toddler
Oct 19, 2009 ... They will send you to the hospital and do a kidney ultrasound and use a catheder to run .... A recent test of her kidneys told us that she has had many more ...
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- That is young to have a UTI. Be sure to clean and wipe her properly, from front to back. A little feces could cause an infection, and it is very important to keep li...
- Hi E., I have an almost 9 yo daughter who had her first UTI as a toddler. It is pretty normal for little girls to get UTI's. Especially as they are learning t...
- Go to the health food store, get UNsweetened cranberry juice and some liquid stevia (a natural sweetener that is not a sugar) give her a few ounces a few times a day. ...
Confused About Protein in My 1 Yr Old Sons Urine.
(which means his kidneys aren't working right)But the dr. told me to just ... I don't know that much about kidney reflux in babies, but I agree with you. ...
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- They do need to monitor the protein levels in his urine. My daughter has similar issues and she is on medication to reduce the protein in her urine, because lond term ...
- First, my best to you and hang in there! I have a boy who was born with a heart defect and I know how difficult it must be to have him sick and dealing with the medica...
- I agree with Barbara. Both my children have this so I know what you're going through. It sounds like he got a kidney infection and the antibiotics treated it. That mea...
4 Month Daughter Diagnosed with Vesicoureteral Reflux - Help!
My daughter was diagnosed with, in layman terms, kidney reflux at 9 months. ... Indeed, our Dr. stressed that the potential damage to her kidneys was more ...
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- I'm so sorry to hear about your DD. My sister in Michigan has a 4yr old that was diagnosed w/ the same about a yr ago. She is giving her DD the antibiotic only every...
- I don't know much about this condition, but I would definitely recommned seeking a second opinion for your own peace of mind. You may be amazed at how different two d...
- my children do not have this however, I work as a nurse in a peds office and there are many who do. Most are doing very well.
My Cat Is Very Sick and We Can't Spend the Money to Take Her to the Vet!
She has had kidney problems for the last 3 years and every year we go ... My son & I learned to give her subcutaneous fluids that flushed her kidneys. ...
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- There is an animal trustees in Austin however they do not see sick animals. They do have some special programs that might see your cat though. You will have to call an...
- B., We also went through this with out beloved cat. Seems the best ones get this. I think I would call your old vet who knows the drill. Explain that you now have ...
- I'm really really sorry you and your family are in this situation. We had to put our cat down. It broke my heart. We sustained her for 5 years... The required vet c...
3 Year Old Daugher Complains It Hurts to Pee!!
Try the cranberry mixes, and ask your doctor about testing for kidney infection, and function. ... I'm 42, and never had a problem with my kidneys. ...
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- I am a new member: Hi, I read all of the many suggestions given to you. I agree, on those that mention drinking the cranberry juice. I use it when I get an infection i...
- mix it with orange juice, 1/2 & 1/2...it's not bad that way, not bitter tasting. And lots and lots of water
- Don't know if white cranberry juice would do the same amount of good but its taste isn't as sharp. Also cran-grape is really good. Many times milk will agravate a bla...
6 Yr Old Complaining of Stomach Pain
After much testing it turned out there was a problem with kidney infections. Keep in mind, that has been over forty years ago, but it may be worth checking ...
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- I too have a 6 year old daughter and we struggle with UTI infections. Having her drink Cranberry Juice has helped a lot. Look at the label and find ones that are Cra...
- Schedule a complete physical with your pediatrician and figure out what is wrong.
- I would ask for an ultrasound to view what is inside her belly. Have no idea but I would not let it go w/out an ultrasound or an xray. Could she be allergic to some ...
