Question
My son is just over one week old, and he has been a bit coughing lately. This morning after he urinated, I noticed blood coming out from the urethral opening. I was terrified. My child doesn’t have any discomfort elsewhere. What could be the cause of blood in a child’s urine?
Answer
Pediatric hematuria is commonly seen in diseases of the kidneys, ureters, or bladder, with urinary tract infection being the most common cause. This condition is usually accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, and difficulty in urination, and sometimes fever. A routine urine test can help make an accurate diagnosis. It is also necessary to pay attention to whether there is a decrease in urine output, facial and lower extremity edema, and the possibility of kidney disease. If the condition persists or worsens, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for examination and follow medical instructions for treatment.