Diaper Swappers

MamaWillow · 01-12-2013, 11:07 PM

DS is 4 and has a dribble issue. He has wet underwear a majority of the time. We first though he had a UTI but nope. We have tried having him go every hour, but he still dribbles. It's inconsistent, doesn't happen all day or every day, but there are times when he will dribble every half hour for a few hours. Yesterday he was naked on the bottom and kept saying, "mommy, some pee came out." Then running to the bathroom to pee. Then 30 minutes later I would hear the same thing, or he would have to pee again. It's very strange. Our FNP wants him to see a urologist because she is concerned there may be "a mechanical issue."

Has anyone been through this? DS is generally a very healthy boy, he's rarely been to the doctor for anything more than a well-child visit. What sort of mechanical issue can this be, and how will they test for it? I'm concerned that it's going to be invasive and traumatizing. Just wondering what to expect. TIA!

eliz7 · 01-13-2013, 06:17 AM

I'm sorry you are dealing with this

One noninvasive test they can do is a bladder scan after he pees to see if he has urinary retention. It is completely painless and they just use a wand like thing on his belly. Not sure what else they would do but I don't think they will put anything "in" your sons penis. Ct or MRI aren't really invasive if he need that.
Good luck!!

MDever · 01-13-2013, 06:35 AM

I have a long history of urinary issues caused by kidney stones(I have medulary sponge kidney) so the most likely tests would be an ultrasound, CT, or IVP which I would imagine a 4yo would need sedation for depending on the child. There is also a scoping procedure called cystoscopy that lets them visualize the structures. Then there are various tests using contrast that watch the collection and flow of urine. DS had a cath with contrast procedure to look for kidney damage at around 12mo. I hope you get an answer soon. My only advice would be to seek a dedicated pediatric urologist. They are usually few and far between but well worth the search.

01-12-2013, 11:07 PM	#1
MamaWillow Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 4,579 Ratings: 222 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	DS is going to the urologist for dribble problem. What should I expect? DS is 4 and has a dribble issue. He has wet underwear a majority of the time. We first though he had a UTI but nope. We have tried having him go every hour, but he still dribbles. It's inconsistent, doesn't happen all day or every day, but there are times when he will dribble every half hour for a few hours. Yesterday he was naked on the bottom and kept saying, "mommy, some pee came out." Then running to the bathroom to pee. Then 30 minutes later I would hear the same thing, or he would have to pee again. It's very strange. Our FNP wants him to see a urologist because she is concerned there may be "a mechanical issue." Has anyone been through this? DS is generally a very healthy boy, he's rarely been to the doctor for anything more than a well-child visit. What sort of mechanical issue can this be, and how will they test for it? I'm concerned that it's going to be invasive and traumatizing. Just wondering what to expect. TIA! __________________ Rachel, SAHM to a 9yo teenager , a 4yo charmer , and a toddling koala bear , and wife to my hard-working hubs. Mostly AP, co-sleeping (with all 3!), BFing, quite crunchy, thrifty, curly-haired mama. Loving my life.

01-13-2013, 06:17 AM	#2
eliz7 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,109 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I'm sorry you are dealing with this One noninvasive test they can do is a bladder scan after he pees to see if he has urinary retention. It is completely painless and they just use a wand like thing on his belly. Not sure what else they would do but I don't think they will put anything "in" your sons penis. Ct or MRI aren't really invasive if he need that. Good luck!! __________________ ~Elizabeth~ Proud Mama to Hannah (5/98), Parker(3/01), Sofia (7/03) and Lily(10/10) Happy to be again after a bit of a break

01-13-2013, 06:35 AM	#3
MDever Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,502 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: DS is going to the urologist for dribble problem. What should I expect? I have a long history of urinary issues caused by kidney stones(I have medulary sponge kidney) so the most likely tests would be an ultrasound, CT, or IVP which I would imagine a 4yo would need sedation for depending on the child. There is also a scoping procedure called cystoscopy that lets them visualize the structures. Then there are various tests using contrast that watch the collection and flow of urine. DS had a cath with contrast procedure to look for kidney damage at around 12mo. I hope you get an answer soon. My only advice would be to seek a dedicated pediatric urologist. They are usually few and far between but well worth the search. __________________ Melony-Wife to my AMAZING DH Roger and SAHM to our tribe. DD1 Emmaleigh 1/02,DS1 Avery 8/03,DD2 Ainsley 9/05, Bonus T 8/06 & DD3 Poppy 12/10, DS2 Fionnlagh 2/13 we are a crunchy, CDing, EBF, bed sharing, babywearing, intact, very cautious/delay vaxing, ERF, homeschooling FAMILY.

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