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What Causes Burning Sensation During Urination In A Child?

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: My child is 5 years old. 2 months ago he complained about burning sensation in urine. Test was done and it showed albumin haziness and pus cells 1 to 2. Doctor said no need to worry and asked to give plenty of fluids. I would like to ask wether it is worrisome. I fear when my child complains of burning sensation. Plz help

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

In absence of fever and since pus cell count is negative I would not get concerned. Giving plenty of fluids should help in resolution of the problem. Your doctor is right. Please be patient. Let me know if the problem persists even after a week.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Thanks. Plz advice what should I do if my child complains of burning sensation again.

Repeat urine test was done after two weeks and it was normal.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A course of antibiotics is advisable

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Sorry for the inadvertent delay.

There is no specific intervention that would help right when the child is getting the burning sensation. Giving plenty of water should help but the underlying cause needs to be treated. Even though the urine reports are negative I would insist you to go for a course of antibiotics. It can be given in case of unexplained burning sensation during passage of urine.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar