Patient's question:
Doctor, my son is two months old. Previously, when he urinated, he didn't cry sometimes, but recently for the past two or three days, he cries every time he urinates. There is some white substance at the urethral opening that is difficult to clean off. I don't know what's wrong, and I'm wondering if I should see a doctor.What kind of help I need: Why does my baby cry when he urinates? How should I handle it?
Doctor's answer:
Your son has been crying every time he urinates for the past two or three days, which is likely due to a urinary tract infection. Pay attention to keeping the child's private area clean. After bowel movements, when washing the child's buttocks, it should be done from front to back to prevent dirty water from entering the urethra. Do not let the child wear open-bottom pants and sit on the ground to play. The child's basin and towels should be (dedicated), and feet should not be washed before the buttocks.Diapers should be boiled in hot water or thoroughly washed and exposed to sunlight for drying. Additionally, if the child shows signs of another urinary tract infection, it is also necessary to check whether the child has any abnormalities, stones, or other kidney diseases.