UTI |诊断和治疗
How is a urinary tract infection diagnosed?
Your child's physician may diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) based on a description of symptoms and a physical examination.
Other studies may include a urinalysis (a laboratory examination of urine for various cells and chemicals, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, infection, or excessive protein) and a culture that can detect the presence of an infection.
确认的尿路感染的儿童可能需要通过肾脏和膀胱超声进行进一步的诊断测试。这是一种诊断成像技术，它使用高频声波和计算机来对尿路进行成像。
如果你的孩子有一个feverand a urinary tract infection, one of the following tests may be needed to evaluate the bladder and urethra as well as to detect possible囊泡排回流(in which urine backs up to the kidneys instead of flowing out through the urethra):
- 空隙犬司术（VCUG）- 一种检查尿路的特定X射线。这些图像将显示尿液中是否有任何反向流入输尿管和肾脏，以及膀胱的排空状态。它还用于确定尿道是否有阻塞。
- 放射性核素囊肿图（RNC）— An RNC is similar to a VCUG except a different fluid is used.
如何治疗尿路感染？
治疗for urinary tract infections (UTIs) may include:
- antibiotics
- 加热垫或药物（以减轻疼痛）
- increased fluid intake (especially water)
Your child's physician may ask you to bring your child back into the office for a re-evaluation a few days after treatment starts.
How are urinary tract infections prevented?
Ensure that your child is voiding regularly (every two to three hours) and takes the time to completely empty the bladder. Teach your child to wipe his or her bottom from front to back.
If your son is uncircumcised, he should be taught how to retract the foreskin on his penis and clean himself. However, his foreskin should never be retracted forcibly. And make sure that he knows to not allow the foreskin to stay retracted for long periods as this may shut off the blood supply to the head of the penis causing pain and possible injury.