Urate crystals in the diaper

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Urate crystals in the diaper
• Diaper color, feeding, wet and dirty diapers, and weight reviewed
• Feeding well with at least 4 wet diapers a day
• Well appearing, with a normal genital and anal exam
• Pink-orange diaper staining most consistent with urate crystals from concentrated urine
• Reviewed feeding and wet diaper goals
• Follow up at the next well check

Pink or orange crystals in the diaper are common in the first days of life, come from concentrated urine, and fade as feeding increases. Recommended supportive care with an emphasis on frequent feeds and counting wet diapers. Return precautions given including staining that continues, red blood in the diaper, fewer wet diapers, poor feeding, fever, vomiting, unusual sleepiness, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

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Diaper color, feeding, diapers and weight reviewed
At least four wet diapers a day vs low intake
Exam: normal, anal fissure, blood-tinged vaginal mucus
Urinalysis result
Urate crystals, low intake, fissure, false menses, hematuria
Feeding and wet diaper goals

Return precautions in the template

staining that continuesred blood in the diaperfewer wet diaperspoor feedingfevervomitingunusual sleepiness

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