If infants refuse food for no apparent reason, there is an inexplicable fever, the skin becomes pale, the child is whimsical, crying, one can think of a urinary tract disease.

Inflammation of the urinary tract, namely the bladder, ureters or renal pelvis, is a relatively frequent disease that parents of babies may not pay attention to.

In girls, this disease is more common than in boys, because their urethra is much shorter, which facilitates the penetration of pathogens. This is particularly facilitated by improper washing, if after the emptying of the intestine the area of ??the anus is washed behind. It is correct, especially in girls, to wash from the front back, so as not to carry the bacteria from the intestine into the bladder.

Symptoms.

> Loss of appetite.

> Vomiting.

> Increased temperature.

> Multiple involuntary urination.

Progressive inflammation in the renal pelvis (pyelitis) and kidney tissue (nephritis) is indicated by pain in the kidney area (in the lower back to the right or left side of the spine), fever and chills.

But it is very rare to distinguish which part of the urinary organs is affected, so the doctor diagnoses pyelonephritis.

Doctor's help.

In acute, severe illness, the child must comply with bed rest.

The doctor will prescribe antibiotics and a second urine test (from the middle portion).

Let the child drink a lot, so that the urinary tracts are "washed". Take care that the baby's feet are always in the warmth of health. sumy. ua.