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Cures for Children's Urinary Tract Infections

Children can be prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs). According to FamilyDoctor.org, a UTI can appear as the result of something as simple as a bubble bath, or as the result of the common childhood practice of holding urine in the bladder for an extended period of time. Treating a UTI is done with a series of medications, but there are things parents can do to help prevent UTIs and keep their children healthy.

  1. Medication

    • The most common cure for childen's urinary tract infections is antibiotics. The doctor will prescribe a series of antibiotics based on the contaminants found during the urine and blood sample testing. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases indicates that if children are unable to drink liquids due to their condition, then the antibiotics are initially given intravenously. Antibiotics tend to start working quickly, and it is possible that your child will feel better after only a couple of days. But it is important to give your child all of the medication, as instructed by the doctor, so the infection can be completely eliminated.

    Surgery for Recurring UTI

    • Recurring UTI is a urinary tract infection in children that recurs at least three times. Your pediatrician will normally take notice if your child has recurring UTI, because this can indicate a developmental problem with the urinary tract that will require ongoing care. FamilyDoctor.org suggests that the cure for UTI could be surgery to either the urinary bladder or the urinary tract. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases suggests that surgeries could include relieving a blockage in the urinary tract or repairing a leak in the urinary tract.

    Ongoing Care

    • According to Guideline.gov, if steps are not taken to help prevent a recurrence of a urinary tract infection in a child, then the condition may reappear. Young children can be especially susceptible to contracting a urinary tract infection. Some children may have a urinary tract that did not develop properly, in which case they may need ongoing care to correct it. Other children tend to engage in unsanitary habits, such as holding their urine or not washing regularly. To help prevent urinary tract infection in children, make sure the toilet facilities are clean at all times. It is also important that children be encouraged to drink liquids to help clean out their system regularly.

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