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Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Symptoms

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children may not cause obvious urinary symptoms. Symptoms of a UTI in an infant or young child may include:

In an older child with a UTI, symptoms are usually easier to recognize and may include:

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  • Pain or burning when urinating.
  • Urge to urinate frequently but usually passing only small amounts of urine.
  • Loss of bladder control, new bed-wetting, or other changes in urination habits.
  • Pain in the lower abdomen.
  • Reddish, pinkish, or cloudy urine.
  • Foul-smelling urine.
  • Pain in the back just below the rib cage, on one side (flank pain).

A doctor's evaluation can determine whether a UTI or another condition is causing your child's symptoms.

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Last Updated: March 10, 2011
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