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Question: in past 6-7 months i got urine infection thrice or 4 times.
i don't know why it happens so frequently.
i don't know why it happens so frequently.
Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have UTI very frequently .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Are you married ?
2) Do you have any vaginal discharge?
3) Do you have pain in abdomen associated with UTI?
4) Have you consulted Urologist and got investigated for UTI.?
5) What are the antibiotics you have taken so far?
Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic test done to establish the cause for UTI.
1) Urine Routine and Urine culture
2) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Intravenous Pyelography (If required).
In the mean while take broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefexime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkaliser thrice daily.Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report.
Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.
Ensure to drink more water.To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Needs evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have UTI very frequently .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Are you married ?
2) Do you have any vaginal discharge?
3) Do you have pain in abdomen associated with UTI?
4) Have you consulted Urologist and got investigated for UTI.?
5) What are the antibiotics you have taken so far?
Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic test done to establish the cause for UTI.
1) Urine Routine and Urine culture
2) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Intravenous Pyelography (If required).
In the mean while take broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefexime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkaliser thrice daily.Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report.
Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.
Ensure to drink more water.To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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