Question
Starting from 4 a.m. today, my two and a half month old baby has difficulty urinating, accompanied by crying when urinating. What should I do?
Answer
Frequent and difficult urination in neonates may be caused by urinary tract infections, a condition characterized by inflammation of the kidneys, bladder, or urethra caused by bacteria. In traditional Chinese medicine, these symptoms fall under the category of “lianzheng” and “lengbieli.” Common symptoms include back pain, frequent urination, urgency to urinate, and pain during urination. It is recommended to use the Bazhen Powder formula with adjustments for treatment, which has been effective in similar cases. Since infants have weaker immune systems and are prone to urinary tract infections, parents should take their children to a professional hospital for immediate check-ups and treatments, and regularly undergo health checks according to the doctor’s guidance for appropriate treatment.