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Diabetic, Diagnosed With UTI And Prescribed With Antibiotics. Should I Worry?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jan 2014
Question: Hi. I am a 34 year old male with type / diabetes. I have been diagnosed with a UTI and been given anti biotics. Is there anything to worry about? I am a very anxious person.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: UTI is easily treatable disease. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX You don't worry at all. Urinary tract infection is a common disease and it is easily treatable by antibiotics. Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done to confirm any associated conditions like renal or urinary bladder calculus. UTI is common among diabetic patients,so you should try to keep your blood sugar in controlled level. I presume that you are active in daily life and you should also go for walking,exercises. You are very young and you should do regular monitoring of your blood sugar level because diabetes mellitus has many systemic effects and it involves heart,kidneys,eyes,brain etc.You should get your eyes examined regularly at least once in two years. You should avoid red meat,alcohol and fried foods.Take lot of vegetables and fruits. Lipid profile should also be done. Proper antibiotics for UTI should be given after culture and sensitivity report. Culture and sensitivity is needed because now a days bacteria are resistant to many drugs. You should consult your physician and don't get stressed. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (31 minutes later)
Thanks so there is nothing to be worried about?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: There is no need to be worry. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX Thanks for writing back There is no need to be worried about. You will be alright after taking antibiotics. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Diabetic, Diagnosed With UTI And Prescribed With Antibiotics. Should I Worry?

Brief Answer: UTI is easily treatable disease. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX You don't worry at all. Urinary tract infection is a common disease and it is easily treatable by antibiotics. Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done to confirm any associated conditions like renal or urinary bladder calculus. UTI is common among diabetic patients,so you should try to keep your blood sugar in controlled level. I presume that you are active in daily life and you should also go for walking,exercises. You are very young and you should do regular monitoring of your blood sugar level because diabetes mellitus has many systemic effects and it involves heart,kidneys,eyes,brain etc.You should get your eyes examined regularly at least once in two years. You should avoid red meat,alcohol and fried foods.Take lot of vegetables and fruits. Lipid profile should also be done. Proper antibiotics for UTI should be given after culture and sensitivity report. Culture and sensitivity is needed because now a days bacteria are resistant to many drugs. You should consult your physician and don't get stressed. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX