12 May 😳Have you noticed that your child is running to the toilet soon after they have been to the toilet 🥴Is your child who is fully toilet trained suddenly having accidents and wetting themselves 😣Is your child complaining of pain when they are passing urine

If you answered yes to the above statements, then your child may have a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children are usually caused by bacteria entering the urinary system. The most common bacteria responsible for UTIs in children are Escherichia coli (E. coli), which are typically found in the digestive system. A common cause of UTIs is due to poor hygiene practices, such as wiping back to front after using the toilet, or not emptying the bladder completely during urination.

Here are some common signs and symptoms of UTIs in children:

👶🏻Infants (0-2 years):
– Fever without any other apparent cause,
– Irritability and fussiness,
– Poor feeding or decreased appetite,
– Vomiting or diarrhea,
– Failure to thrive (poor weight gain).

👧Toddlers and young children:
– Frequent urge to urinate,
– Pain or discomfort while urinating (dysuria),
– Foul-smelling or cloudy urine,
– Abdominal pain or discomfort,
– Fever (sometimes with no other symptoms),
– Bedwetting (in children who are toilet trained),
– Incontinence or accidents in children who are potty trained,
– Increased thirst.

If left untreated, UTIs can lead to complications such as kidney damage or the infection spreading to the bloodstream, which can be life-threatening. 😱

If you suspect that your child may have a urinary tract infection, speak to your family doctor👨‍⚕️ as soon as possible. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, typically with antibiotics, are essential to prevent complications and promote recovery.

If you are concerned about your child’s bladder habits and would like to speak to one our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists 🤓here at My Favourite Physio, ring📱 (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio.

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