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Urine infection with typhoid
3yr old boy was having fever (high) from two days. Tests show typhoid with urine infection (first time). Doctor told to go for circumsion aa ballooning of penis during urine passing .pls tell if circumsion is necessary or we can wait and watch .
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Upto 2yrs age uncircumcised boys have a higher incidence of uti. Can't say that's the reason at this age
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Ballooning if painless is normal till 5 yrs
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Better to consult a pediatric urologist if it's really required
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Is ballooning persist recurrent urine infection will occur so it is better to go for circumcision
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Good for it
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Dr. Deepshikha
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8 yrs exp
Shahdol
You should go for it
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes go for it
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