Cloudy urine in a child 2-3-4 years old, 5-6-7 years old. Causes in the morning, with a temperature

Parents cannot help but be alarmed when a child is 2 years old or older urine becomes cloudy. A colorless secreted secret is the norm. If the urine is orange or yellow, then it is recommended to conduct an examination.

Possible reasons

The color of urine changes as soon as an inflammatory process starts in the body. The type of urine largely depends on the concentration of substances excreted by the body, such as salts or pigments. Normally, various factors can cause a change in the color of the excreted fluid.

It depends on the:

• the amount of substances dissolved in the urine;
• physical activity of the baby;
• his state at the moment;
• drinking regime.

Cloudy urine in a child 2 years of age, as well as younger or older, occurs immediately after sleep. Usually doctors advise not to pay attention to this or to observe the child during the day. If, in addition to discoloration, the child has a stomach ache or other symptoms, it may be sick.

Adults should pay attention to the color of the baby's urine in order to timely notice and eliminate the problems that have arisen. To do this, it is enough to collect urine once a day and pour it into a special container for color assessment.

Turbidity and discoloration of urine in children 2 years of age or older can signal:

• a disease that develops in the internal organs;
• reactions to medications taken;
• the influence of the external environment.

Among the factors influencing the color of the liquid removed, one can single out:

• foods that the child eats;
• the medications he is taking;
• the amount of drinking water consumed.

Urinary fluid can change color as a result of the influence of factors such as:

• metabolic disorders in the body;
• an indicator that the child is growing: the older he is, the darker the urine will be;
• parts of the day. The color of urine is more intense in the morning.

Causes of urine discoloration include:

• dark urine color during morning toilet. However, if during the day the shade of the liquid returns to normal, there is no need to worry;
• the use of products with a high coloring effect. These include beets, pumpkins, carrots;
• lack of fluid entering the body. This can cause dehydration and intoxication of the body, because harmful substances are not excreted in full;
• too high outside air temperature;
• taking certain types of drugs that can stain urine when excreted from the body;
• the use of vitamin complexes, which include vitamins B, C.

The color of urine is also influenced by some diseases that are present in the child's body:

• infections of the genitourinary system. In this case, the appearance of blood particles in the secreted fluid is possible. This indicates the onset of inflammation of the bladder and kidneys.

Diagnostics

To determine the reasons for the deviation from the norm of the color of urine in children, the doctor prescribes a range of tests and studies:

Study	Description
General analysis	It is performed to determine the chemical composition of urine. This will allow you to quickly identify diseases of the kidneys, endocrine system and the presence of tumor formations. The cost is about 200 rubles.
Urine test according to the Nechiporenko method	Reveals hidden infections of the urinary system and kidneys. The price is approximately 290 rubles.
Carrying out samples according to Zimnitsky	It is used for suspected diseases such as diabetes, pyelonephritis, renal failure. Cost - 300 rubles. and more
Sulkovich's method	The method allows you to recognize diseases of the endocrine system. The price starts from 150 rubles.
Diagnostics of urine according to Kakovsky-Addis and Amburge	The method is used to determine the likelihood of inflammatory processes. Its price is from 700 rubles.
Bacterial culture	It detects the presence of harmful bacteria and microbes in humans. The price starts from 800 rubles.

When examining, it is worth knowing that:

• in infants who are fed with breast milk or formula, urine is most often light and transparent;
• when the child grows up and begins to feed on its own, the urinary fluid becomes more yellow;
• if the child needs to go to the toilet at night, the color will be even more concentrated.

Each diagnostic method differs in its own way of collecting urine. This is often done with small urine bags. It is convenient for both boys and girls.

The most important is the general analysis, which gives complete information about the following:

• texture and color;
• density and weight;
• acidity and hemoglobin level;
• the presence of ketone bodies and urolobilinogen;
• the content of glucose, nitrates, bilirubin and protein.

In addition, urine sediment is examined for the presence of:

• tumor cells;
• fungi and parasites;
• harmful bacteria;
• white and red blood cells;
• cylinders.

Depending on the ratio of the contained inorganic substances, other tests are additionally prescribed, as well as ultrasound of the genitourinary system and a biochemical blood test.

Urine collection rules

The basic rules for collecting urine in young children are as follows:

1. A message to the attending physician what medications the patient was taking to prescribe the necessary tests.
2. Purchase of a special container at a pharmacy.
3. Collecting material after the child wakes up in the morning.
4. Wipe the genitals with a tissue before urinating to keep them clean. You need to take medium urine.

For a good analysis, you will need about 30 ml of liquid, which is sent to the laboratory no later than 2 hours later. from the moment of collection.

When to see a doctor

However, some manifestations are considered deviations from the norm:

• the presence of flakes and turbidity of urine, which does not go away for some time. This could be a sign of inflammation within the urinary system or kidneys. If urine is left in the test container for too long, it becomes cloudy due to the precipitation of mineral salts. Such a reaction speaks of the good health of the baby;
• the presence of a large number of erythrocytes and leukocytes in the fluid. This happens with liver poisoning. She does not have time to process these substances due to the high load;
• when the temperature remains normal, but at the same time the color of urine changes and pain is felt in the abdomen, there may be problems with the excretory systems;
• at elevated temperatures and turbidity of urine, dehydration of the body can be suspected. To normalize the baby's condition, they give him a lot of drinking plain water;
• turbidity of the fluid being excreted, accompanied by a pungent odor, can be in some diseases, such as diabetes or urinary tract infection;
• dark urine occurs with hepatitis.

Children's doctors advise parents to carry out a similar procedure every six months, even if there are no symptoms of the disease.

Treatment methods

If the cause of the pathology was the development of the inflammatory process, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. In case of poisoning and intoxication, you should drink a lot and take vitamin complexes that compensate for the lack of nutrients in the body.

Cloudy urine in a child 2 years of age and older requires the following actions:

• it is necessary to give the child more liquid;
• you need to refuse to feed products with coloring elements;
• too fatty and salty foods should be excluded;
• you need to cancel or replace medications after consulting a pediatrician.

Medications

Diseases of the urinary system are treated by a pediatric nephrologist. For therapy, not only drug therapy is used, but also physiotherapy, in some cases, surgery.

For treatment, drugs are used that have proven themselves in medical practice. They are effective for the destruction of pathogenic microbes, inflammatory processes and the normalization of metabolic processes in the body. What drugs are needed in a particular situation, the doctor decides. He also chooses the dosage of drugs and the schedule for their administration.

If the child has pathological changes, the treatment regimen includes:

• diuretic and pressure-lowering drugs - for kidney disease;
• hepatoprotectors - for injuries or infections of the liver area;

  

• antibiotics, antispasmodics and analgesics - for urolithiasis.

The dosage depends on the severity of the symptoms and the age of the child. The cost of treatment depends on the duration of the course and the type of medication prescribed.

Traditional methods

Cloudy urine in a child 2 years of age or older can sometimes be cured with folk remedies.

For example:

Recipe	Description
Infusion anti-inflammatory	Helps with diseases such as cystitis and pyelonephritis. The composition includes: sage; oregano; calendula. Prepare as follows: 1. Plants are taken in equal parts. 2. 1 tbsp. l. dry raw materials are poured into 400 ml of boiling water. 3. After 2 hours, the infusion is filtered and can be taken. Reception is carried out 4 times a day, half an hour before meals. The course of admission is at least 7 days
Diuretic composition	For this broth: 1. Take 1 tbsp. l. bearberry. Raw materials are poured into 200 g of water and boiled for 20 minutes over low heat. 2. The container is left for half an hour to infuse. 3. The filtered drink is diluted with 1 tbsp. water (pre-boiled). The composition is taken in 50 ml 3 times a day, 30-40 minutes after meals. Course duration - a week
General strengthening composition	For such an infusion you need: 1. Take 2 tbsp. l. corn silk and pour boiling water (300 ml). 2. Send to infuse for 2 hours. The filtered medicine is taken 3 times a day before meals, 1 tbsp. l. Reception course - 2 weeks

Also, for the treatment of mild inflammatory infections of the genitourinary system, you can take cranberry or lingonberry juice. For normalization, it is enough to drink 1 tbsp. l. several times a day for 3 days.

Diet

Sometimes a special diet is recommended to restore the normal functioning of the genitourinary system and the normal color of urine. With it, the number of foods with increased diuretic ability increases. At the same time, it is forbidden to eat fried and fatty foods: they retain fluid in the body.

There should be a lot in the daily menu:

• fresh fruits and vegetables;
• croup;
• quality fermented milk products;
• fish;
• hand-made juices and fruit drinks;
• eggs;
• green tea.

You need to eat a little at least 5 times. You should also drink clean water as much as possible.

Other methods

In addition to drug treatment and the use of folk methods, surgical intervention is sometimes used. This happens when other methods are ineffective. Physiotherapy is also used to normalize the color and eliminate the symptoms of turbidity of urine.

The most effective in this case will be the following methods:

• electrophoresis. It is carried out for inflammatory infections accompanied by painful attacks. The current pushes the medicine to the diseased area, reducing its manifestation;
• laser therapy. The beam of light easily penetrates the problem area and reduces pain, restoring damaged tissue;
• magnetic therapy. Mobilizes the protective properties of the body, providing a general strengthening effect;
• mud therapy. Effective for cystitis and chronic pyelonephritis. Before use, the composition is warmed up to a comfortable warm temperature. Heat stimulates blood flow and thus normalizes the affected area.

It is forbidden to use any methods of physiotherapy for any tumors and diagnosed polycystic disease. They provoke the growth of diseased cells and can cause the rapid development of the disease.

Possible complications

If the disease is started, you may experience:

• renal failure;
• poisoning. Its signs, in addition to a change in the color of urine, are severe vomiting and a sharp pain in the abdomen;
• cirrhosis or hepatitis;
• urolithiasis;
• swelling in the area of ​​the pancreas;
• very dark urine may be the first sign of kidney stones, gallbladder and bladder stones, liver damage to toxins, and hemolytic anemia.

Cloudy urine is often a sign of a baby's illness. If you do not pay attention to the color of urine, you can waste time and then the disease will go into a chronic stage.

If a child has 2 years of age, as well as older or younger, the urine has acquired a cloudy and dark shade, such symptoms should not be ignored. Sometimes this sign indicates the onset of a serious illness. Parents should see a doctor for an examination and, if necessary, begin treatment.

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