Inflammation of the bladder in children

Cystitis, or inflammation of the bladder in children - is the most common disease of the genitourinary system. In order to protect your children from this ailment, let's look at its causes, symptoms and methods of treatment and prevention.

Symptoms of Inflammation of the Bladder in Children

1. The first and the main sign that something is wrong with the bladder is the frequent urination in children . A sick child feels desires for a small need literally very often, literally every 20 minutes, while a single portion of urine is usually small. The kid can also wet the panties, even if he is already big enough to ask for a potty.
2. The process of urination with cystitis is usually painful: the child feels strong rezi in the lower abdomen during this process.
3. In addition to these basic signs, there may also be a clouding of urine and the presence of foreign impurities (pus, drops of blood).
4. If the initial stage of cystitis is already behind, the child may complain of a fever, be in a state of weakness and apathy.

Causes of inflammation of the bladder

Cystitis occurs due to the penetration of the infection in the urethra and above and the further reproduction of pathogenic bacteria there. This can happen if the rules of personal hygiene, improper washing, prolonged stay of a baby in a dirty diaper are not respected, but hypothermia, overfatigue, reduced immunity and other factors that weaken the body contribute to the development of cystitis.

Inflammation of the bladder in children: treatment

Before the treatment of cystitis, a general urine test is mandatory, and if there is a suspicion of pyelonephritis, ultrasound of the kidneys is also required.

The sick child is shown bed rest, refusal of active games, and also reception of antibiotics of wide action (augmentin, traumel C and others). Assign also diuretics in order to "wash" the infection from the urethra as quickly as possible, and a copious drink.

As an addition to therapy it is recommended to take warm sedentary baths with the addition of medicinal herbs: calendula, sage, chamomile.