YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH CARE/ GENITAL, GROIN AND URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS: URINATION, PAINFUL
Cause
The cause of pain on urination is most commonly a urinary tract infection. Irritation of the vulva and urethral opening by soaps or shampoos can also occasionally cause stinging and burning on urination.
Clinical features
Urination stings, burns or is painful. The child will have a frequent urge to urinate, but will find starting difficult, or will only pass small amounts even though he feels he has a full bladder.
Treatment
Encourage your child to drink a lot of fluids to help dilute the urine and ‘flush out’ the kidneys and bladder. Urinary tract infections should be treated appropriately by your doctor and followed up carefully.
When to see your doctor
Always consult your doctor if your child complains of pain on urination.
Prevention
As for urinary tract infections.
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