Urinary Problems And Injuries, Age 11 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Has your child had a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the past and he or she now appears to have the same symptoms?
See significance of a previous UTI if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
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Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
- Yes
Is your child acting like he or she did when diagnosed with a previous urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Is your child reporting the same or similar symptoms that he or she had when diagnosed with a previous UTI?
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You may wait to see if your child's symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
For the past 24 hours, have you thought your child may have a UTI, but he or she does not have any clear-cut urinary symptoms now?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | April 30, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Peter Anderson, MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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