Urinary Tract Infections

A urinary tract infection is an infection of the bladder or kidneys and needs to be treated with antibiotics.

Symptoms include:

  • Burning or pain with urination
  • Going more frequently
  • Feeling a need to urinate, but not producing much urine
  • Abdominal or back pain
  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Having wetting accidents
  • Blood in the urine

Make an appointment to see your pediatrician if you are concerned that your child has a urinary tract infection

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