Conference moira::parenting

    
         I would say it's definately cause to call the pedi. I've had 
    bladder infections and one main symtom that I really hated was 
    how much it hurt to "Pee". Then the pain would stay for a while and
    I hated to get off the toilet until the pain would seem to "calm"
    down.  But, there was still a more constant need to feel like I
    needed to "go", even if I couldn't. 
    
          Is he drinking enough water? It's been pretty hot, I don't
    know where you live but this heat will dehydrate a person faster,
    this will make the urine stronger. The pain may not be an infection
    but less "diluted" urine.
    
        I personally would have the pediatrition check it out, it's
    obvious your husband and your are concerned. It would probably make
    you feel better to find out that it's just strong urine from
    not drinking enough fluids, or if it is something like an infection.
    
        If you find that he's maybe not being "gentle" with himself, then
    maybe your husband or even the pediatrician could gently talk to him
    about that....
    
        Good luck,
    
        Rose

    I called our pedi and the nurse suspects a urinary tract or bladder
    infection.  They will be seeing him this morning.
    
    Thanks for the response.  Yes, he drinks LOTS of water.  He's a camel.
    

    Another symptom of a UTI (Urinary tract infection) is that the urine
    tends to be cloudy, and can have a strong odor (but doesn't have to). 
    If it's a worse infection, or 'higher up' (say a kidney infection),
    there also can be blood, which would look more like a small 'string' if
    you looked in the toilet.
    
    I've had a few kidney infections, and they can cause a stomache ache,
    and if left untreated, can make it so you can barely walk because your
    back hurts.  A couple days of antibiotics and life is wonderful again
    (but finish 'em all just to be sure!).
    
    They also suggest that cranberry juice (for whatever reason) helps
    clear the infection faster.
    
    Good Luck!  It DOES hurt, and a hug helps a lot!
    

    
         Hi,
    
        I've heard the cranberry juice one. I drink it off and on and
    haven't had and infection in a long time. I was told there was some
    enzyme in the cranberries that prevents the growth of whatever it
    is that causes urinary infections. It's acts as a medication against
    it.
    
        Rose

    Something else to look for in either a bladder infection, a UTI, or a
    kidney infection is a fever.  
    
    Lisa

My son had a similar problem a couple of years ago - but he had a slight UTI & 
also a slight infection just under his foreskin (which did not retract very 
well at all back then) - 2 different antibiotics to clear it up.

Chele

    My son had similar problem/symptoms when he was 3 also.  Shortly after
    he was trained his penis started getting red alot.  Sometimes the
    redness went all the way up the penis and it hurt when he peed too.
    Anyhow, my pedit said it was very common with little ones and in
    boys it showed up this way (on the outside).  It was a yeast infection.
    Lotrimin does the trick.  Over the counter and we went thru a whole
    tube in a year or so and now it doesn't happen much anymore.  Patrick
    is 5 years old now.  Anytime he complains of a sensitive penis, we
    just use the Lotrimin and he is fine overnight.  First check should
    be with the pedi tho.  
    
    How did you makeout with the pediatrician???
    
    Nancy

    Sorry it's taken me a while to get back.  We did take our son to the
    Pedi and it was not a UTI or Bladder infection but instead something
    called  Balentisis (I'm sure I spelled it wrong).  Basically it was
    a yeast infection - evidently making it painful to pee.  He's all set
    now.  Dr suspects that a probable cause was that he was spending lots
    of time in the ocean (and then the pool), never completely drying off,
    sitting in a damp suit and thus never properly dried off and the end
    result was the infection.

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>    now.  Dr suspects that a probable cause was that he was spending lots
>    of time in the ocean (and then the pool), never completely drying off,
>    sitting in a damp suit and thus never properly dried off and the end
>    result was the infection.

Nudists have always maintained that it makes no sense to put on clothes to go
swimming -- that they're pointless and awkward in the water, and it's unhealthy
(and uncomfortable) to sit around in this damp garment afterwards.  It's
interesting to hear a concrete example.

	-Neil