Encourage fluids and unsweetened cranberry juice. Once cranberry juice is digested by the body, an ingredient of the juice is transformed into a chemical that has anti-bacterial properties. Taking Care Bubble bath products contain chemical that can be irritating to the urethra. Avoid these if your child is prone to urethritis. Avoid citrus fruits and acidic fruits which can be irritating to the urinary tract.
Fluid intake is very important in the treatment of urethritis and other urinary track disorders.
This also aids in the prevention of urinary track infections. Instruct girls to be sure to wipe front to back after a bowel movement. Girls have a short urethra located close to the anal area. The urinary track can become contaminated with E. coli if the proper cleansing technique is not followed. The information and treatment options provided at this website are only a reference source and are not intended to substitute for a healthcare provider's diagnosis, advice and treatment.