Patient's question:
The child's urine has some foam, and sometimes the turtle's head has a noticeable prickly pain. What's going on? I'm worried about diabetes and don't know what to do. Please help the doctor clarify!Doctor's answer:
Foam in the urine is a sign of proteinuria. In children, proteinuria is most commonly associated with nephrotic syndrome, but it can also be seen in urinary tract infections. As for the turtle head having a noticeable stinging pain, it suggests a urinary tract infection.Advice: You can lift the child's foreskin to check if there is redness or abnormal discharge around the urethral opening of the glans. It is recommended to have a urinalysis performed at the hospital. If proteinuria is confirmed, a blood albumin test should be conducted.