NBR: My 5yo needs a renal ultrasound

bananasmomma

This is baby related, but not about this baby.  My 5 year old had a kidney infection 2 weeks ago that was misdiagnosed as a UTI.  When we followed up with her ped last week, they ordered a renal ultrasound.  I just scheduled it and found out she has to go to the hospital to have it done.  I don't know why, but I am a wreck now knowing that it is at a hospital and not an outpatient facility.  It is still an outpatient procedure, but the facility I thought we were going to doesn't have a machine for anyone under 6.  Just needed to vent.

LovinTim912

Aw I'm sure everything will be ok. ?Think positive!

LouiseH

Don't worry!  My daughter had one when she was about 10 months, also at the hospital, and it was not a big deal at all, it took hardly any time, and was not scary for either of us. I know it's worrying for your child to have to have any kind of medical procedure, but this one is really not bad :-) Good luck! 

Nicole731

I agree, try to think positive! DS had one several months ago. He has kidney reflux, and I got worried because he hadn't urinated in almost 24 hours. So they did an u/s. It was painless for him. I hope it all turns out ok for your little one!

bananasmomma

Thanks ladies.  DH is going to join us, so that makes me feel better.

emmyloustu

Thinking of you and your little girl!

Mrs.Wifey318

I am so sorry you are going through this right now. I am sure everything is ok! Keep us updated.

eee23

Good luck! Keep us posted.

TheNextD'Angelo

I'm in my last year of medical school (studying to be a Pediatrician) and we do an U/S on every kid below the age of 6 who comes in with a kidney or bladder infection. Just standard precautions. Most of the time there is nothing of importance. Just have them bath daily and stay away from bubble baths.