Common urinary tract diseases in children, see a doctor as soon as you have symptoms!

Urinary system diseases are one of the more common problems in children's healthy growth. Children's urinary system includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra. The health of these organs is crucial to the child's physical development and growth. Therefore, parents need to pay attention to whether their children have symptoms of urinary system diseases. Once abnormalities are found, it is very important to seek medical attention in time. This article will introduce some common urinary system diseases in children to help parents better understand these problems and learn how to protect their children's urinary system health.

1. Urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infection is one of the more common urinary system diseases in children. Urinary tract infection is usually caused by bacterial infection and can affect the kidneys, bladder, urethra and other parts. Children, especially girls, are more likely to suffer from urinary tract infection because women's urethra is shorter and more susceptible to bacterial infection. Symptoms of urinary tract infection include frequent urination, urgency, pain when urinating, cloudy urine, fever, etc. Parents should pay close attention to whether their children have these symptoms.

If a child has symptoms of urinary tract infection, parents should seek medical attention in time. The doctor will prescribe appropriate antibiotics according to the specific situation. At the same time, parents can also prevent and reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infection by paying attention to their children's personal hygiene habits and eating habits.

2. Cystitis

Cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder mucosa and is one of the most common urinary system diseases in children. Symptoms of cystitis include frequent urination, urgency, pain, and cloudy urine, sometimes accompanied by abdominal pain or fever. Children with cystitis will feel the urge to urinate frequently, and will feel burning and pain when urinating, which will affect their normal life and study.

For cystitis, parents should first pay attention to it and seek medical treatment for diagnosis and treatment in time. The doctor will confirm the condition through urine tests and prescribe the corresponding drug treatment plan. In addition, parents should also guide their children to pay attention to personal hygiene, maintain good living habits, and avoid the occurrence of cystitis. For children with recurrent cystitis, parents need to pay attention to their children's diet and living habits, keep private parts clean, and change underwear in time. In addition, pay attention to avoid holding urine for a long time, and urinating in time is also one of the effective ways to prevent cystitis.

3. Pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis is a kidney disease caused by bacterial infection and is one of the most common urinary system diseases in children. Symptoms of pyelonephritis include fever, abdominal pain, frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating, sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting. If pyelonephritis is not treated in time, it may cause kidney damage and affect the growth and development of children.

Parents should pay close attention to whether their children have symptoms of pyelonephritis. If any abnormality is found, they should seek medical attention immediately. The doctor will confirm the diagnosis through urine tests, blood tests, etc., and then prescribe the corresponding antibiotic treatment plan. At the same time, parents can also guide their children to pay attention to personal hygiene, drink more water, avoid holding urine, etc., to prevent the occurrence of pyelonephritis.

4. Hypospadias

Hypospadias is a congenital malformation that occurs when a boy's urethra is located below the penis instead of at the tip. Hypospadias can affect urine discharge and can easily lead to urine retention and infection, which can seriously affect a child's quality of life. For boys with hypospadias, parents should seek medical attention and seek surgical treatment in a timely manner.

Surgery is the main treatment for hypospadias. It moves the urethra to its normal position and restores the urine discharge function. After the operation, the child needs to receive recovery care under the guidance of a doctor. Parents should also pay attention to personal hygiene to avoid complications such as infection.

5. Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis refers to a disease in which excessive urine accumulates in the renal pelvis and renal pelvis, causing kidney enlargement and dysfunction. Hydronephrosis can be congenital or acquired, and often leads to complications such as urine retention and urinary tract infection. Symptoms of hydronephrosis include lower back pain, frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by fever, nausea, and vomiting.

For hydronephrosis, parents should pay close attention to changes in their children's symptoms and seek medical treatment in a timely manner. The doctor will confirm the condition through ultrasound examination, CT examination, etc., and formulate a personalized treatment plan. During the treatment process, parents should cooperate with their children in rehabilitation care, take medication according to the doctor's orders, and have regular follow-up examinations to ensure that the condition is effectively controlled.

Children's urinary system is an important part of their health, and parents should pay attention to their children's urinary system health. Through the introduction of this article, I hope that parents can better understand common urinary system diseases in children, learn how to prevent them and seek medical treatment in time. In the process of children's growth, it is the unshirkable responsibility of every parent to protect their urinary system health. I hope that all children can grow up healthily and stay away from the troubles of urinary system diseases.

Author: Zhang Yanan, Baoding First Central Hospital