Patient's question:
A child is 7 years old. Last night, blood was found in their underwear. Upon examination, it was determined to be from their urinary tract. When asked if they experienced any pain, they said no, although they had occasionally felt pain during urination in the past and had slight swelling. How should this be treated? Thank you!!!Doctor's answer:
Hello, excessive blood in urine is usually caused by inflammation or nephritis. If it's a female baby, this condition may be due to pseudomenstruation caused by estrogen from the mother. It's best for the child to first go to the nearest hospital for a urinalysis. A urine sediment test can detect this. Once the cause is identified, treatment should be administered without blindly using medication. It's essential to actively seek medical examination and never delay.