Question
I have been experiencing frequent urination and urgency for the past week. A few days ago, I applied red mold ointment, which slightly relieved the symptoms. I took Ba Zheng Heji (Eight Regulars Formula), but the effect was not significant, and it seems worse in the afternoon. I have to go to the bathroom every few minutes. However, when there are other things to concentrate on, she seems better. Under my guidance, the child mentioned that she felt a bit painful or burning sensation when urinating. What kind of medicine should I use? Thank you.
Answer
According to your description, the child may have a urinary tract infection. It is recommended to rest more, drink more water, and urinate frequently to reduce the bacteria’s stay time in the bladder. Girls should pay special attention to the cleanliness of the external genitalia. If the symptoms do not improve, it is suggested to take the child to a regular hospital for further examination. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you and your child, and wish you both good health!