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What Causes Painful Urination In An 88 Year Old Woman?
Question: Mom is 88 and had a bladder infection test that came back negative. She has stinging on the outside when she urinates. What can I do? She is on an antibiotic anyway until Monday.
Brief Answer:
Occasionally, if can be negative
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Symptoms are classical for urinary tract infection.
2. Few times, urine examination and even culture can come negative, when the bacterial counts is low or if patient is on treatment when urine sample was taken or if it is low grade infection.
3. As she is on antibiotics, it will help her in recovery. Additionally, more fluids intake and berries juice like cranberry and blue berries will be helpful.
4. Regular urination on urge and avoiding holding urine, complete urine clearance from bladder will reduce future risk.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Occasionally, if can be negative
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Symptoms are classical for urinary tract infection.
2. Few times, urine examination and even culture can come negative, when the bacterial counts is low or if patient is on treatment when urine sample was taken or if it is low grade infection.
3. As she is on antibiotics, it will help her in recovery. Additionally, more fluids intake and berries juice like cranberry and blue berries will be helpful.
4. Regular urination on urge and avoiding holding urine, complete urine clearance from bladder will reduce future risk.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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