How to treat urinary tract infection in children

Urinary tract infection in children will definitely make the mother anxious, because it will endanger the urethra, bladder, renal pelvis and renal parenchyma. Therefore, urinary tract infection in children is harmful. If not treated in time and repeated infections occur, it will lead to chronic renal failure in children and even systemic poisoning symptoms, which may endanger the child's life safety. Therefore, it should be treated as soon as possible. The main treatment is to choose targeted anti-infection drugs according to the child's emotional condition. During the treatment, the child should drink more boiled water, flush the urethra, pay attention to personal hygiene, and rest more.

1. General treatment

During the acute phase, rest in bed, drink plenty of water, and eat easily digestible food containing sufficient calories and protein.

2. Anti-infection treatment

(1) Drug selection: Bacterial urine infection is diagnosed based on the location of the urine infection and the pathogen:

① For upper urinary tract infection, use drugs with high blood and kidney concentrations, and for lower urinary tract infection, use drugs with high urine concentrations.

② Select drugs based on the examined pathogens and their drug sensitivity tests.

③Use low-toxic drugs as much as possible.

Infants and young children should receive active and effective treatment. If they have vomiting or weakness, intravenous medication is recommended. Cephalosporin antibiotics, especially second- and third-generation cephalosporins, have better effects. Due to the increasing trend of ampicillin-resistant strains, they are being replaced by amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium (Amoxicillin). Aminoglycosides should be used with caution when given intravenously and should not be given for long periods of time. Quinolones have strong antibacterial effects, but should be used with caution in children under 7 years old. Sulfadimethoxazole (SMZ) and furantoin (furantoin) are suitable for the treatment of lower urinary tract infections and are generally used for 5 to 7 days. Antifungal drugs are available for urinary tract infections caused by fungi.

Urinary tract infections in children are prone to recurrence, so you must pay attention to the course of treatment. Don't think that it is cured just because there are no symptoms. In fact, after the symptoms of urinary tract infection disappear, you must conduct a reexamination and confirm recovery through urine tests. Stop taking medication after the doctor's diagnosis, because if this disease is not treated thoroughly, irreversible kidney scars will occur, so parents must pay attention to this.