During the process of taking care of the baby, sometimes the mother may find that the baby does not urinate frequently. Under normal circumstances, if the baby is fed water on time, the frequency of urination is normal. But sometimes what's wrong with babies not urinating? Mothers need to observe carefully about this issue. The baby does not urinate, except for feeding less water. Also pay attention to whether the baby has a urinary tract infection.
What's wrong with the baby not urinating
Baby's inability to urinate may be due to urinary tract infection, which is caused by bacteria invading the urinary tract. For babies, the probability of urinary tract infections is not low, and parents need to improve their prevention of urinary tract infections. The physiological structure of the urinary system in infants makes them more prone to urinary tract infections than adults, so careful care should be taken for the baby's buttocks.
How to care for babies who do not urinate
Care for fever. Physical cooling can be used (cold compress on the baby's forehead, or giving the baby a warm water bath). When the baby's body temperature reaches 38.5 ℃, they should be given antipyretic medicine according to the doctor's guidance.
Encourage babies to drink more water or other beverages they enjoy. This is to increase the baby's urine output, which is beneficial for flushing the urethra, not conducive to bacterial growth and reproduction, and can promote the discharge of bacterial toxins and inflammatory secretions. Most babies can gradually alleviate the symptoms of urinary tract infections by drinking more water and urinating more.
Change diapers frequently and keep the baby's perineum clean and dry. When using cloth diapers, it is necessary to first rinse them with hot water and then dry them in the sun, or boil them for disinfection.
What's wrong with the baby not urinating? If a baby drinks less water over a period of time, they may experience symptoms of internal heat, such as reduced urination and yellow urine. In severe cases, you may feel a stinging sensation in the urethra. Excluding the factor of the baby drinking less water, it is recommended that parents take the baby to the hospital in a timely manner. A urine routine can be done to confirm whether the baby has a urinary tract infection.
