When your child cries when she urinates, the most likely culprit of her pain is a urinary tract infection, also known as a bladder infection. Urinary tract infections cause painful urination and other symptoms. When left untreated, they can lead...
Dysfunctional urination, problems voiding and constipation are common in childhood, especially during potty training. Difficulties can range from mild bedwetting to urine retention that results in kidney damage and should be addressed as soon as...
Painful urination can occur due to several medical conditions and diseases, including a urinary tract infection. Although treatment of painful urination varies depending on the cause of the problem, drinking cranberry juice can be helpful in...
Flank pain on one side while urinating is a symptom consistent with a kidney stone, or nephrolithiasis. Kidney stones form when materials in the urine build up in the kidney. The resulting stone can block the urine flow and cause waves of pain...
Exercise generates heat. It also generates sweat and increases your need to drink fluids to keep your blood volume and your electrolyte concentrations in the proper range. Under certain exercise conditions, keeping hydrated can be a challenging...
Any toddler can experience a decrease in urination, especially if suffering from a high temperature. Symptoms can be caused by many conditions, some potentially serious. This makes it pertinent to understand what can trigger a fever and a decrease...
Folic acid is used by the cells to perform various important functions. Also called vitamin B-9, this vitamin is plentiful in leafy green vegetables, lima beans, white beans, kidney beans, peas and fruits. Cereal and grain products have folic acid...
Urine is the body's means to eliminate toxins in your body. Your urine is predominantly water, but minerals like potassium and sodium also are present. While each person urinates a different number of times per day, a few basic guidelines can help...
A urine sample is a common medical procedure that can be done to test for a urinary tract infection, white blood cells, protein in the urine, bacteria, pregnancy, the urine's pH, glucose and many other things. Depending on what the doctor needs to...
Infrequent urination in children can be an alarming situation. If your child is voluntarily holding his urine, it can lead to a urinary tract infection. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states that infrequent...
Basil, or ocimum basilicum, is an herb commonly used for flavoring food, and it can also be found in fragrances. However, basil has medicinal uses as well. It possesses antioxidant and antiviral properties that can keep your bodily systems healthy...
Caffeine is a popular psychoactive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Most people consume caffeine to ward off drowsiness and restore alertness, although it can also increase the frequency of urination in some users. In North...
A child that urinates too little or too often can concern parents who may be wondering if their child is dehydrated or suffering from an infection. It can be especially frustrating if the frequent urination occurs in a potty-trained child who...
Urination allows the body to release waste and extra water, but when a child is urinating constantly, it is a sign that something is wrong, or at least somewhat unusual. KeepKidsHealthy.com says that frequent urination means there is some sort of...
A decrease in urine output in a toddler can be an indication of a moderate to severe health issue that requires medical attention. Even a short-term decrease in urination can indicate a potential problem. In many cases, if it is caught early, the...
The bladder, an organ located near the bottom of the abdomen, is responsible for urination in both children and adults. When your bladder works properly, two sets of muscles allow you to control the retention and release of urine. Children who...
Urine is the body's way of removing excess salts and electrolytes from the body, as well as certain waste products. The amount of urine excreted from the body is tightly controlled to prevent dehydration; however, there are a number of conditions,...
Urinary problems are fairly common among young children. While children are potty training and learning personal hygiene there are several different urinary issues that can occur. Even older school-age children occasionally experience problems. It...
The kidneys produce a liquid, called urine, to help excrete water-soluble chemicals out of the body. The urine leaves the kidneys and moves to the bladder through tubes called ureters. The bladder stores the urine, until the urge for urination...
When bacteria causes an infection in your urinary tract, it results in a urine infection. Common symptoms are burning or pain with urination, frequent urination, abdominal or back pain, fever, dark urine, or blood in the urine. If you are...
Once a child is toilet trained, he may have episodes of frequent urination. This is annoying for both the child and the parent or caregiver. A child who is urinating frequently should be instructed to try to completely empty her bladder each...
Urine is one way in which the body excretes waste products generated by cells. Urine also allows the body to regulate the amount of water and electrolytes in the body. This process, which normally is carefully controlled, can lead to excessive...
Tea can cause you to urinate frequently, especially if it contains caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic, which causes your bladder to fill quickly. The sooner your bladder fills, the faster you have to urinate. Tea can also cause bladder irritation,...
Coffee can cause you to urinate frequently. It's not just coffee that can cause frequent urination, but caffeine in general can cause you to have a sudden urge that sends you to the restroom. No set amount of caffeine will cause frequent...
Urine, made up of water and waste products filtered by the kidneys, is usually clear and pale yellow to deep amber in color. According to MayoClinic.com, most changes in urine color are harmless and result from some prescription medicines,...
Antibiotics are usually the first defense against a urine infection, although surgery may be necessary in severe cases. The urinary tract is comprised of the bladder, urethra, the ureters, muscular tubes attached to the kidneys, and the kidneys...
Various health conditions may contribute to strong-smelling urine. Urine odor refers to the scent of your urine as you void it from your bladder. The smell of urine ranges from sweet to foul, depending on the underlying health problems or...
Leukocytes are white blood cells such as granulocytes, monocytes and lymphocytes. The National Cancer Institute states that leukocytes are an immune cell. This means they are important for fighting off infections. If an excess of these leukocytes...
The urinary tract includes two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder and one urethra. After the kidneys make the urine, it goes through muscular tubes called the ureters and collects in the bladder. The urine then leaves the body through the urethra....
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