Do I need to take her to A&E now!

[suchafuss]

DD aged 10 has a UTI for past 2 days. Took a sample in to Drs who refused to do a dip test as they are expensive even though she had antibiotics 5 days before for same. Not called me today and DD is now in pain. Given Calpol and loads of water but not sure if I need to take her to A&E. The AIBU is would I be to take her?

Make her drink loads of water, lots and lots. She will then need to hold that in for a really long time, as long as she possibly can (it'll be painful but she needs to try and ignore the pain) then when she really needs to go for a long wee, that will push any bacteria stuck there out. I do this every time I have a uti which was suggested to me by a friend who also gets regular water infections. It's very successful but needs will power!

I'd take her. If it hasn't cleared after one round of antibiotics then it could become a kidney infection. The children's bits are usually not as horrific as normal A&E and they'll quickly triage and decide. If it's not going after mess then it's likely to get worse surely?

Meds *

Just seen your update! Sorry about that. Glad he's referring her for ultrasound, it could very well be something else!
My doctor thought I had a peptic ulcer. He was so certain of it but referred for ultrasound anyway, I actually have gallstones.

Potatooooo that's good to know. If not for DD for me!

And a hot water bottle on the tummy can help. Hope she feels better soon

If she's got back or abdominal pain, feels feverish or wobbly, or is being sick - she needs medical attention asap as it could be travelling to her kidneys which can necessitate an IV of antibiotics ...