Question
A two-month-old baby recently cries while urinating, with white discharge at the urethral opening. How should it be handled?
Answer
Crying while urinating in babies may indicate a urinary tract infection. It is important to keep the baby’s genital area clean and prevent dirty water from entering the urethra. Use a dedicated basin and towel, and when cleaning the buttocks, wipe from front to back to avoid touching the diaper against the ground. Diapers should be thoroughly cleaned or sun-dried to sterilize. If a persistent infection or other abnormalities are found, further examination should be conducted to check for deformities, stones, or other kidney diseases.