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Recurrent UTI
My son was born in the 7th month.Now he is 1 year old and weighing 7.22 kg.He had 2 episodes of severe UTI and got admitted in hospital.what might be the reason of this recurrent UTI.Is there any permanent cure. I am maintaining complete hygiene and I don't make him wear diapers at all after the first occurrence of UTI.He doesn't drink much water and also his appetite is poor also he is very thin even though whatever he eats g.What can be given to improve his health?
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Dr. Mounica Reddy
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Hyderabad
We need to evaluate first why he had two episodes of severe UTI till now. Get an ultrasonography of kidney and urinary bladder if not done previously to rule urine reflux problem or anatomical problems.
Constipation is one contributory factor towards recurrent UTI.
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If he isn't gaining weight as per schedule, kindly discuss with your pediatrician in detail regarding his food habits, medications etc
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Dr. Preeti Singh
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Having 2 episodes of UTI need imaging studies to rule out any structural defects in renal system.Please visit your pediatrician and do take an opinion form pediatric surgeon also
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Ensure adequate hygiene in genital area.
Increase water intake
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Keep a track of his weight and height gain till 2 years of life on a growth chart.
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Pune
You need to get an abdominal ultrasound done to rule out any congenital anomalies.
Also increase water intake
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