The following article will help you understand why it’s important to prevent bladder infections in children.
While bladder infections are somewhat common among women, it can affect children as well. In fact, studies have shown that urinary tract infections are common around the age of three, during the time the child is being toilet trained. Why are bladder infections dangerous in children and what can be done to prevent them?
According to research, cystitis or inflammation of the bladder occurs in children who may have an abnormal urinary tract. What this means is that they may be predisposed to infection time and again. For the very young, this is especially dangerous since it could cause kidney damage later on in life. Therefore, it is recommended that any child who has a history of two or more urinary tract infections should have x rays and ultrasound tests, especially if the infection is accompanied by fever, pain and vomiting. Neither girls nor boys are immune to this condition, so it is important to see your child’s pediatrician to determine what can be done to properly treat the condition.
There are immediate steps you can take to ensure your child’s genital area is clean; wipe from front to back after each bowel movement; drink lots of fluids; and wear cotton underwear. While bladder infections in children can be painful, some of the symptoms may include the need to urinate but nothing comes out; a burning sensation as you urinate; or not being able to control it. It is important to ensure your child urinates completely; and goes to the bathroom as soon as he or she needs to, and not hold it in.
If your child exhibits any of the aforementioned symptoms, it is important that her pediatrician be informed so that if it reoccurs, he can then perform the necessary tests to ascertain if your child is predisposed to this condition. The doctor will then prescribe antibiotics. Are bladder infections dangerous in children? Yes, but fortunately, they can be effectively diagnosed and treated.
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