Question

Children urinate frequently, with small amounts of urine but no discomfort. This has been happening for the past two or three days. Seeking help: What could be the cause, and how should it be treated?

Answer

Frequent urination in children can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection. The causes and treatments for this condition are complex. One common cause is a urinary tract infection. Treatment involves having the child drink more water, get adequate rest, and use antibiotics and other medications under a doctor’s guidance. Besides lifestyle factors such as excessive fluid intake, cold weather, or ill-fitting pants, traditional Chinese medicine believes that frequent urination is mainly related to children’s weak constitution, kidney qi deficiency, low bladder function, and poor internal gasification.