Symptoms of acute urethritis in children

The main symptoms of acute urethritis in children include frequent urination, urgency, pain during urination, and possible fever and fatigue. You should seek medical attention as soon as possible to get a clear diagnosis through urine tests. Common causes are often related to infection, and targeted treatment is needed in a timely manner to prevent the condition from getting worse.

1) Urinary tract irritation symptoms: The typical manifestations of acute urethritis in children are frequent urination, urgency and pain during urination. Children may go to the toilet frequently, but the amount of urine each time is small and they feel pain when urinating. If the child has such symptoms, parents need to be vigilant and seek medical attention in time. Urinalysis can preliminarily determine whether there is infection.

2) Fever and systemic symptoms: Some children may have low-grade or high-grade fever, fatigue and mental depression, especially when the inflammation is severe. If these symptoms occur, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. The doctor may recommend further examination, such as urine culture, to identify the specific pathogen.

3) Abnormal urine: Parents may find that their children's urine is turbid, sometimes even accompanied by hematuria, which is caused by inflammation leading to damage to the urethral mucosa. If hematuria occurs, it should be taken seriously and it is recommended to check kidney function and more in-depth urine tests in the hospital.

Treatment and care recommendations:

1) Drug treatment: After diagnosis, the doctor may select sensitive antibiotics based on the pathogen, such as amoxicillin, cephalosporins or sulfonamides. Parents must strictly follow the doctor's instructions to complete the course of treatment to avoid the occurrence of drug resistance.

2) Diet adjustment: Let the child drink more water to increase urine output, which can help flush the urethra. In addition, avoid irritating foods such as spicy and greasy foods. It is recommended to eat a light diet and eat more vegetables, whole grains and fruits.

3) Personal hygiene: Teach your children to pay attention to personal hygiene, wash the vulva frequently, choose loose and breathable cotton underwear, and change it regularly to avoid recurrence due to improper hygiene.

Timely detection and treatment of acute urethritis in children is critical, which can effectively prevent the infection from spreading upward to the bladder and kidneys. At the same time, parents should help their children develop good living habits to prevent urinary tract infections from happening again, and they should go to the hospital for follow-up in time if the symptoms become significantly worse.