Urinary tract infection symptoms in male babies

Common symptoms of urinary tract infection in male babies include crying when urinating, frequent urination and urgency, cloudy or bloody urine, fever, loss of appetite, etc. Urinary tract infection may be caused by bacterial infection, congenital urinary tract abnormalities, phimosis, the habit of holding urine, low immunity and other factors. It is necessary to seek medical treatment in time to determine the cause.

1. Crying while urinating

Crying or resisting urination in male babies is a typical symptom of urinary tract infection. The urethral mucosa is stimulated by inflammation and produces a burning sensation. Parents need to observe whether urination is accompanied by painful symptoms such as facial flushing and limb curling. Such symptoms may be related to E. coli infection. After diagnosis, antibiotics such as cefixime granules and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium dry suspension must be used as directed by the doctor.

2. Frequent urination and urgent urination

Children may experience a significant increase in the frequency of urination but a decrease in urine output, and may even experience abnormal symptoms such as wetting their pants. This is related to the inflammatory stimulation of the trigone area of ​​the bladder, which may be accompanied by positive leukocyte esterase in routine urine examinations. Parents need to record the number of daily urinations and provide detailed information when seeking medical treatment to assist diagnosis.

3. Abnormal urine

Infection can cause urine to be turbid, smelly, or have blood streaks visible to the naked eye. In severe cases, the urine may look like flesh-washing water. Such symptoms are common in combination with cystitis and may be related to Proteus infection. After diagnosis, in addition to using fosfomycin, trometamol powder and other drugs, parents should urge the child to drink more water to flush the urethra.

4. Fever symptoms

When the infection involves the kidneys, fever above 38°C may occur, and some children may experience chills or listlessness. Parents need to monitor body temperature every 4 hours. If fever persists for more than 24 hours, they need to be alert to acute pyelonephritis. At this time, in addition to drug treatment such as cefdinir dispersible tablets, intravenous fluid support may be needed.

5. Systemic symptoms

Some children show gastrointestinal reactions such as food refusal, vomiting, and diarrhea, or non-specific symptoms such as abnormal lethargy and slow weight gain. These manifestations may be related to underlying diseases such as urinary tract malformations, and organic lesions such as vesicoureteral reflux need to be ruled out through urinary system ultrasound and other examinations.

When parents find that their male baby has the above symptoms, they should promptly collect clean mid-section urine and send it for routine urinalysis and urine culture. In daily care, keep the perineum clean and dry, avoid using irritating bath products, and choose breathable cotton underwear. Increase fluid intake during feeding, develop regular urination habits, and avoid prolonged use of diapers at night. During the treatment period, strictly follow the doctor's instructions to complete the course of antibiotics. Even if the symptoms are relieved, do not stop taking the medicine on your own to prevent the infection from recurring or becoming chronic.