Author - Dr. Pawan Deep Singh
M.B.B.S, DCH, DNB Pediatrics, Consultant - Paediatrics & Neonatology
Signs Your Child Should See a Paediatric Urologist
Introduction:
As a parent, it could be difficult for you to know when your child’s bladder problems need attention. At times, you may not know if your child’s bedwetting is normal or highlighting other issues. According to Dr. Pawan Deep Singh, M.B.B.S, DCH, DNB Pediatrics, as a parent, you should consult the best paediatrician in Chandigarh preferably a paediatric urologist if you notice any change in the bladder patterns of your child.
What Does a Paediatric Urologist Do?
Paediatric urology is a different discipline from paediatrics. If you visit the best paediatricians in Chandigarh for consultation, they will provide treatment for many minor urological problems including urinary tract infections without fever, and so forth. You should, however, consult a paediatric urologist for ongoing, urgent, and non-routine urology issues involving your child’s kidney, ureters, bladder, urethra, testicles, and genitalia.
Signs Your Child Should See a Paediatric Urologist
You should visit the best paediatrician in Chandigarh for the following:
1. Bedwetting and Bladder Issues
Potty training of kids is not always easy. Sometimes you may not even know if your child has a medical problem or he is just a late bloomer. Bedwetting can occur because of urinary incontinence, stress, or a urinary tract infection. Of course, every child is different. As a general rule, however, if your child is not dry through the night by the age of six, you may have to consult a paediatric urologist.
2. Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection or UTI can affect even babies and children. It may also be common in children. You should, however, visit a paediatric urologist if your child has had multiple UTIs.
Dr Ashish Dharmik tells us that recurrent urinary tract infections may be a sign of anatomic abnormality leading to infections. Children having recurrent UTIs also have some type of abnormal voiding behaviours. Hence, it is important to identify such traits and get those treated.
3. Congenital Issues
A lot of children may have urological problems due to congenital issues. Paediatric urologists also perform surgery to treat a wide range of birth defects involving organs inside the body including kidney, bladder, or reproductive organs in both girls and boys. The primary goal of such surgeries is to let the child achieve or maintain a normal urologic function.
What are the Telltale Signs of Urologic Condition?
Your child may not be able to explain the cause of the pain to you. The telltale signs, however, can help you in discovering a urological condition. For instance, the most common sign of urological condition in children is bedwetting. Although your child has reached a certain age, he/she may not be able to control the urine. This can be a warning sign for you to visit a paediatric urologist. The other common symptoms include:
1. Pain while urinating.
2. Burning or stinging sensation when urinating.
3. Frequent urination.
4. An urgent need to urinate.
5. Foul smell in the urine.
6. Cloudy or bloody urine.
7. Pain in the lower back.
8. Pain around the bladder.
9. Fever.
If you notice any change in the regular urinating pattern of your child, visit a good paediatric urologist or Dr. Pawan Deep Singh at Motherhood Hospitals in Chandigarh.
