SBMama Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 My DD6 is being treated for her 4th UTI since March. She is on day 8 of her antibiotics, but she started having accidents again yesterday. It seems like she doesn't even know that she is going. :( I called the pediatrician's office today. They couldn't get her in, and the nurse said I should take her to the ER. Does this really warrant an ER visit? She has an appointment to see a pediatric urologist next Monday. She doesn't seem uncomfortable or painful, and she does not have a fever. She may be a little puny and tired, but otherwise seems fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I think the concern is it turning into a kidney infection. Do you have an urgent care as an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Do you have urgent care centers? I'd take her there instead to be seen today and treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I think the concern is it turning into a kidney infection. Do you have an urgent care as an option?I would try an urgent care first, if you can. They can then direct you there if it is warranted. I love our urgent care. The doctor even called my son twice to check on him. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I would call the pediatric urologist's office and get their opinion. They may be on call at particular ERs or could fit you in at the office sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2TheTeam Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Having dealt with recurrent UTI's in myself and my daughter getting them periodically, I would have asked to be seen tomorrow instead of going to the ER or the urgent care. I hope you got it figured out. I know how awful UTI's are. Hugs to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Also, ask your doctor about cranberry capsules. I take two daily. Cranberry juice is acidic and causes more trouble, but the capsules keep a healthy urinary tract. Also, teach her to wipe from front to back -- never back to front. Our ureter is much shorter than a man's/boy's so bacteria doesn't have as far to travel. We always keep baby wipes in the bathroom to make clean-up easier. Personally, I findit easier to wipe the areas separately after a bm with a baby wipe -- unscented. I also try to urinate one more time after a bm to clear out the tract -- leaning slightly forward while doing so. Finally, make sure she stays hydrated. Drinking more and urinating more flushes bacteria out the tract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 People go to ERs for much less than that. ERs are usually more expensive than urgent cares, but can also get results to tests faster. Also, IV antibiotics can be given in ERs if needed. I would really want a culture and sensitivity done on my DD if this was happening to make sure she is getting the right antibiotic. Has your doctor done that? Also, has your DD been tested for ureteral reflux? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Also, has your DD been tested for ureteral reflux? This. (One of my daughters had this.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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