Women are most prone to developing urinary tract infections, but did you know that kids also get urinary tract infections? Most of the time, these infections are caught early and treatment is easy. A doctor will probably want a urine sample and if it is positive for infection, an antibiotic is prescribed. Your child will also benefit from drinking plenty of water and fresh juice.

How do you know if your child has a urinary tract infection? If your child is old enough to communicate, he or she may complain of a stomachache. Lower abdominal pain is the most common complaint. When your child uses the bathroom, she or she may cry or complain that it burns or hurt when they urinate. You may also see your child writhing in pain or twisting and turning. This is a sign that it hurts during urination.

Of course, one of the most common reasons that children experience urinary tract infections is because children are famous for holding “it” in. Most kids will wait until the very last minute to use the bathroom. When the urine sits for a prolonged period in the bladder, bacteria grows and infection gets worse. It is important that you teach your child to always use the bathroom as soon as he or she has the urge.

Another reason why children get urinary tract infection is because they like to sit in bubbly bathtub. This is especially true for girls who have a shorter urethra. Make sure you limit bath time for your child and you avoid using a lot of bubble bath. Children also get these infections because they have not learned to wipe properly after a bowel movement.

Children are prone to urinary tract infections. As a parent, you should teach your child proper hygiene and make sure your child drinks plenty of water.