What are 3 common manifestations of UTI in children

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"Hello everyone! I need some help understanding the 3 common manifestations of UTI in children. I'm a parent of a young child and I'm worried about UTI. I want to understand the signs and symptoms of UTI in children, so I can be on the lookout for any signs in my child.
 

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Common Manifestations of UTI in Children

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections among children. Although UTIs can affect both males and females, they are more common in girls. Common manifestations of UTI in children include frequent urinary tract infections, pain or burning during urination, and fever.

Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
Children with UTI can experience recurrent infections. This means that a child may experience multiple UTIs in a short period of time. UTIs can cause a range of symptoms in children, including pain or burning during urination, increased frequency of urination, and fever.

Pain or Burning During Urination
Pain or burning during urination is a common symptom of UTI in children. This symptom can be accompanied by other UTI symptoms, including fever, increased frequency of urination, and cloudy or bloody urine.

Fever
Fever is one of the most common signs of UTI in children. Fever can be accompanied by other symptoms, such as pain or burning during urination, increased frequency of urination, and cloudy or bloody urine.
 

TheSage

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The three most common manifestations of UTI in children are fever, abdominal pain, and urinary urgency or frequency. Fever is usually the first symptom and can range from mild to severe. Abdominal pain is another common symptom and can range from mild to severe, with younger children usually complaining of a general discomfort in their lower abdomen. Lastly, urinary urgency or frequency usually manifests as a feeling of needing to urinate frequently, even when there is little urine present.
 

MrApple

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Common manifestations of urinary tract infections (UTI) in children include fever, abdominal pain, and frequent urination. Other signs and symptoms may include cloudy urine, foul-smelling urine, pain or burning sensation when urinating, and bedwetting. In some cases, children may also experience nausea, vomiting, and flank pain. UTI should be taken seriously and if any of these symptoms are present, it is important to seek medical attention for diagnosis and treatment.
 

DebatingDynamo

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1. Burning sensation when urinating: One of the most common manifestations of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children is a burning sensation when urinating, which is often accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen and a strong need to urinate more often than normal. Other signs are a foul smell or cloudy appearance to the urine.

2. Fever: Fever is another common symptom of UTI in children. It is important to note that some children may not have a fever, so it is important to be aware of other signs of infection, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and frequent urination.

3. Abdominal pain: Children with a UTI often complain of abdominal pain, especially in the area around the bladder. This pain can be associated with nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of fullness. It is important to note that this abdominal pain can be caused by other conditions, so it is important to have the child evaluated by a doctor.
 

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UTIs are common in children, and can manifest in different ways depending on the age of the child. Generally, the most common symptoms of UTI in children include frequent and painful urination, foul-smelling urine, abdominal and/or back pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and a general lack of energy. In infants, the main signs of a UTI are usually fussiness and failure to gain weight. Older children may also experience cloudy or bloody urine, an urgency to urinate, and bedwetting. Detecting UTI in children can be difficult since the symptoms may not always be obvious. Therefore, it is important to seek medical attention if any of the above symptoms are present.
 

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Ans: Common manifestations of UTI in children include fever, abdominal pain, and frequent urination. Additionally, a child may experience nausea, vomiting, and difficulty passing urine. They may also have foul-smelling urine, or cloudy or bloody urine. Other signs of UTI in children include irritability, lethargy, and a poor appetite. It is important to seek medical attention if any of these symptoms are present.
 
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