Homeopathy for a urinary tract infection
The complications that arise from a urinary tract infection in children occur mainly when the pathogens continue to spread in the body. A common complication is urinary bladder infection, which occurs much more frequently in girls than in boys due to the much shorter urethra. If the bacteria can rise from the bladder through the ureter to the kidney, a so-called pyelonephritis (inflammation of the renal pelvis) can develop.
Inflammation of the renal pelvis can also be treated well with antibiotics. If this does not succeed, however, it can lead to a generalized infection in the body up to a life-threatening blood poisoning. A single urinary tract infection is usually not a cause for concern.
However, if urinary tract infections occur more frequently, especially in combination with inflammation of the renal pelvis, kidney damage with functional limitations may occur in the long term. In the case of recurrent urinary tract infections, it is also important to clarify the cause. Are you unsure of the cause of your child’s urinary tract infection?In children, an inflammation of the testicles can also occur as part of a urinary tract infection.
Duration
The duration of the urinary tract infection is usually about one week. Within this time, the symptoms can be completely regressed with antibiotic therapy and, if necessary, fever reducers. However, if additional infections of the bladder or kidney are present, the duration of the urinary tract infection in the child can be significantly longer.
