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Is Circumcision Required For The Treatment Of UTI In A Child?

Posted on Sat, 25 Nov 2017

Question: Hello,

my son is 3.8 years old. He has been having recurring UTI so the doctor suggested circumcision. But we were informed he would be put under full body anaesthesia. I am a little concerned about this. can u please shed some light on this procedure and let me know if if it's a safe idea to put a kid under full anaesthesia?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The only way in children.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Some children may be vulnerable to recurrent UTI. Circumcision will only help if the prepuce is causing the obstruction leading to a retention of urine.

In case of children general anaesthesia (full body) needs to be done. The risk of not putting on general anaesthesia may be higher in children. So, if circumcision needs to be done, you need to go for it.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (32 hours later)

Thanks Doctor. My son's urine culture report came back today. Doctor kept him on zifi 100mg. Can u please check if it's the appropriate antibiotic as per the attached reports

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment with Zifi is advisable. and appropriate.

Detailed Answer:
I have checked the attached report. The pus cell count is significantly high, thus confirming the UTI. Treatment with Zifi is advisable. and appropriate.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad