Urinary tract infections are fairly common in children and usually not serious.1 By age five, about 8% of girls and 1-2% of boys will have experienced a UTI.2 However, some youngsters may experience reoccurring UTIs, defined as three or more urinary tract infections3. Here is an explanation of the signs, symptoms and management of recurrent UTIs in children.
Can I swim or use a hot tub with a UTI?
- 07/22/2021
While they can be a nuisance, UTIs, or urinary tract infections, can usually be treated at home by drinking plenty of fluids and taking paracetamol1. However, you might be wondering “Can I safely swim with a UTI?” In this article, we explore the potential risks and benefits of swimming with a UTI, and whether oceans, hot tubs and swimming pools are safe to use.
UTIs, or urinary tract infections, are fairly common, particularly in women, with around 50-60% of women experiencing one within their lifetime1. They can also occur in children and men. However common they may be, many wonder ‘What is a urinary tract infection?’. A UTI infection is a microbial infection that…
Bedwetting (also known as enuresis) is a very common issue in young children, especially when they are still in the potty training stage. The average age to stop wetting the bed is five years old1. As children grow older, parents may begin to worry if they haven’t grown out of…
A brief history of nursing
- 05/04/2021
As International Nurses Day is in May, we wanted to celebrate nurses by talking about the history of nursing as a profession. Nurses are an incredibly important part of medical care and we want to show our appreciation!
