
Child Has Frequent Urination And Stomachache. Treated For UTI And Balanitis. What This Might Be?

Thanks for your query. Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your five years old son has increased frequency of urination to the extent of 30 times in an hour. I shall be happy if you provide me few more details to comment on and diagnose his problems
1) Does he have difficulty in passing urine from childhood?
2) Does he have to strain (Give Pressure) while passing Urine?
3) Does he get repeated attacks of fever?
The common causes for such problems in children at this age are
1) Presence of Posterior Urethral Valve
2) Congenital Bladder Neck Stenosis
3) Narrowing of External Urinary Opening (Pin Hole Meatus)
Following Tests are mandatory to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Routine Urine Tests to rule out secondary infection
2) Ultra Sound Scanning
3) Micturiting Cysto Urethrogram( M.C.U.)
Consult qualified Pediatric Urologist for clinical Examination and further management
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions I shall be happy to help you.
Thanks with Regards.
Dr.Patil...


Thanks for your reply, in answer to your questions, he's never suffered with anything like this before, he doesn't get repeated fevers but he is having to apply pressure when he urinates.
Many thanks
Thanks for feedback.
Since he has to apply pressure to pass urine, it is likely that he has either Posterior Urethral valve or Congenital Bladder Neck Stenosis, which can be confirmed only on M.C.U and Ultra sound Scanning. Please go ahead and get it done.
Since you are U.K citizen, you will have to visit your Family Physician for appointment of N.H.S.referral centre.
Thanks with Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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