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A Guide to Urinary Tract (Kidney) Infections

Urinary Tract or Kidney infections can occur in any age, but are most common in young girls and teenagers. Bacteria get into the opening of the urethra and from there go into the Bladder. Boys almost never get urinary infections. When they do, concerns about bladder anatomy often lead to a Urologist needing to see them.

Symptoms:

Girls can have “burning” pain with urinating, a frequent need to urinate and feelings that some urine remains after going. Some girls begin to have urination accidents (day or night). In a more serious infection, fevers, chills and stomach or back pain can occur.

 Treatment:

Antibiotics will help treat the infection. Often they are started while waiting for a urine culture to return.

Drinking fluids is important to keep the urinary system clear. It doesn't matter what kind of fluids are used, but drink a lot of them. Good hygiene, always wiping front to back after using the bathroom is important to keep bacteria away from the bladder opening. Follow up Urine Cultures are important to ensure the infection is treated completely. Come back 4-5 days after the last antibiotic dose, usually about 2 weeks from now.

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