Urinary infection in the baby
What is a urinary infection?
The urinary infection is characterized by an abnormally high level of bacteria in the urine. This is a condition that is relatively common in young children. Urinary infection is treated very well and has almost no consequences, if diagnosed quickly. In general, bacteria start by colonize the urethra and bladder before going up to the kidneys. So you have to be very attentive to the symptoms.
What are the first signs of a urinary infection in baby?
A urinary infection can be hidden, that is present without any suggestive signs, except for an insulated fever. As a general rule, symptoms in children are the same as those of adults. If the infection is low, touching the urethra and bladder, there is a dysuria (burn during urine) and a pollakiuria (frequent and compelling urge to pee, even a few drops). As many symptoms as a little one will obviously have trouble verbalize. The urine will have a foul smell. The painting can be accompanied by a excited state.
In infants, the disease can be caused by an insulated fever, frequent and unusual crying, loss of appetite, and / or more fragrant urine. If the infection is high, touching the kidneys, fever gets more intense and is accompanied by chills.
How do I determine urinary infection diagnosis in baby?
When a symptoms appear and in any doubt, consultation with the doctor or pediatrician is required. As a first step, the doctor will conduct a test with a urine strip. If the result is positive, a ECBU (urine analysis) will be required to determine the responsible seed. While waiting for results, an antibiotic treatment will be given. This one will be followed for 8 to 10 days.
Additional tests will be carried out to identify possible urological malformations. Newborn and infants under 3 months of age are systematically hospitalized in order to keep up with the evolution. The cases (kidney infection) also require hospital.
What are the causes of urinary infection in the baby?
In 9 out of 10 cases, the disease is due to the colonization of Escherichia coli, a bacteria normally present in the intestine. In fact, fecal matter that comes into contact with the urethral can spread the bacteria.
Urinary infection can also be triggered if the child voluntarily holds his urine, or in poor hydration. constipation can also cause illness. Indeed, the intestine has a swelling that will come to lean on the bladder, preventing proper drain. stagnant urine, called urinary stasis, promotes the development of bacteria. A urethra of the urethra, called urethral stenosis, may also cause urinary retention, thus being a risk of bacteria development. A failure of the valves of the ureters valves can cause a -. reflux. This reflux causes the development of a pyelonephritis. Indeed, the valves on the ureters are defective and allow urine from the bladder to the kidney.
How to avoid urinary infection in the baby?
To avoid the emergence of urinary infection in children and children, these simple principles apply:
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give him enough drink throughout the day. Poor hydration can help urinary infections;
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fight constipation, through a varied and fiber-rich diet, adapted to its age;
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when you change your diaper, always clean from front to back, so as not to bring back stool forward. A gesture to teach the bigger child who goes to the bathroom on his own;