Why does my baby strain while passing urine?
Dr Anurag Krishna
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Q: My son is 9 months old. He strains while passing urine. The prepuce over his penis has swollen up. He has this problem since he was 5 months old. We sometimes put oil, is it right or should we go in for surgery?
A:A lot of babies do cry or become uncomfortable just before passing urine. This is normal and settles down by about 1 year of age. Also, the foreskin is usually not retractable at this age. You should NOT forcibly try to open it. Give it time, it will open up.