Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger
Check Your Symptoms
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Yes Is your child unable to urinate?
Yes Did your child's urinary symptoms occur after an injury?
Yes Does your child have symptoms of a urinary tract infection?
Yes Does your child have urinary symptoms and a discharge from her vagina?
Yes Does your baby younger than age 3 months have a fever?
Yes Does your child older than age 3 months have a fever?
Yes Has your child had a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the past and he or she now appears to have the same symptoms?
Yes Does your child have a known structural problem with the urinary tract and urinary symptoms?
Yes Is your child urinating more frequently or beginning to wet his or her pants?
Yes Does your child continue to have urinary symptoms after treatment with antibiotics?
Other Symptoms to Watch For
Does your child have any of the following symptoms?
- Abdominal pain: Go to the topic Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger.
- Diaper rash: Go to the topic Diaper Rash.
- Diarrhea: Go to the topic Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger.
- Constipation: Go the topic Constipation, Age 11 and Younger.
If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: June 22, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Peter Anderson, MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology | |
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| Topic Overview | |
 | Check Your Symptoms |
| Home Treatment | |
| Prevention | |
| Preparing For Your Appointment | |
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