Patient's question:
Our baby at home is now one year old and has always used disposable diapers. But recently, the lower part of the baby's body has been red and slightly swollen. Sometimes when helping him urinate, we don't know if he's in pain, and sometimes he cries while urinating. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said it was a urinary tract infection. We are wondering what could have caused the urinary tract infection in such a young baby?Doctor's answer:
Etiology of Urinary Tract InfectionsUrinary tract infections are caused by bacteria directly attacking the urinary system.
Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections
1. Acute Pyelonephritis:
1. Sudden onset;
2. Chills, fever;
3. High fever;
4. General malaise, headache, fatigue;
5. Decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting;
6. Frequent urination, urinary urgency, urinary pain;
7. Back pain, discomfort in the renal area.
2. Chronic Pyelonephritis:
1. During acute relapses, the symptoms may be similar to those of acute pyelonephritis but are usually much milder, and may even lack systemic symptoms such as fever, general malaise, or headache. Symptoms like frequent urination, urinary urgency, and urinary pain are also less pronounced.