Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger

When To See a Doctor

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Does your child continue to have urinary symptoms after treatment with antibiotics?


See significance of urinary symptoms despite treatment with antibiotics if you need information to help you answer the question below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

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Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

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Have your child's symptoms not improved after 48 hours of treatment with antibiotics?


If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.



Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BSLast Updated: April 30, 2007
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Peter Anderson, MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology

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