Experts Strongly Warn Against UTIs In Babies And Toddlers

(Newswire.net — October 3, 2018) Orlando, FL — Urinary tract infections have been found to be more common in females and older individuals. However, this type of infection can also happen to young children.

The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) warns against the signs of UTIs in babies and toddlers. It further recommends bringing the child to the doctor.

According to experts, a child may complain about pain while urinating. It may also mean wetting more diapers or staying dry for longer than usual.

Dr Oh Meng Choo, a pediatrician at Kids Clinic, a Singapore Medical Group pediatric clinic, said other signs include fever, vomiting, tummy pain and lethargy.

Moms are strongly advised to look out for episodes when the child passes urine that is bloody, cloudy, or has a strong foul smell.

Research has found that about one in 20 babies can have fever without the common UTI symptoms. 

According to Dr Leo Deng Jin, a paediatrician at Thomson Paediatric Centre (Bukit Panjang), many types of bacteria that cause UTIs are also found in the colon. The most common bacterium is Escherichia coli (E.coli), which travels from the urethra and invade the upper parts. 

UTIs can happen in one part or more of the urinary system. It has been found that babies and toddlers are susceptible to UTIs. This is because they are often in diapers, and tend to pee more frequently than adults. 

Experts reveal that wet, dirty diapers encourage bacterial breeding on the skin within the groin area. This is why it is recommended to change nappies regularly. 

Statistics have revealed that more than 50 percent of women suffer from urinary tract infection symptoms in their lifetimes. 

Globally, UTIs account for 25 percent of all infections and its prevalence has been found to still be on the rise. 

Doctors diagnose the condition through the manifestation of symptoms and testing the urine. It is often treated through the use of antibiotics, which are known to cause side effects. 

Its primary risk factors are age, presence of catheter, chronic comorbidities, urinary incontinence, diabetes, being female, gynecological disorders, neurogenic bladder, diminished mental status, and male prostatic hypertrophy. 

Research has found that its overall prevalence has already reached 18 per 1000 persons every year. It is even identified to be a major cause of admissions in the hospital. 

In a research performed by Sammon et al., it has been found that 10.8 million American patients visited an Emergency Department (ED) for UTI treatment between 2006 and 2009. Annually, it has an economic burden of about $2 billion. 

There are natural remedies believed to fight the infection, and one is D-mannose. This sugar in cranberry juice could be potentially useful in preventing or treating the infection. 

Purest Vantage D-mannose may be helpful in warding off UTIs (http://www.amazon.com/Mannose-Capsules-600mg-Per-Cap/dp/B071J35CP5).