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My 3-yr-old sometimes refuses to pass urine for 8-10 hrs. will that damage her kidney in the long run or increase risk of urinary tract infection?

Q: my 3-yr-old sometimes refuses to pass urine for 8-10 hrs. will that damage her kidney in the long run or increase risk of urinary tract infection?

No &amp; Yes: Not likely to damage kidney, but definitely can predispose to urinary tract infections.

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

No & Yes: Not likely to damage kidney, but definitely can predispose to urinary tract infections.

Dr Dantin agreed

Answered 7/18/2018

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A member asked:

My 3-yr-old sometimes refuses to pass urine for 8-10 hrs. will that damage her kidney in the long run or increase risk of urinary tract infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

Dr Dantin agreed

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