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Frequent UTI, Severe Pain In Groin, Lower Back, Advised Self Catheterizing To Prevent Infections. What Else Can Be Done?

I get frequent UTI s and have to have antibiotics - co-amoxiclav 500/125mg. With the infections I get severe pain in my right groin and lower back - my GP provides the antibiotics and pain relief but this does not get to the root of the problem. I said I feel as if there is a split between the bladder and the bowel as one seems to be affecting the other - but advised now to self catheterise to try to stop the infections - any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
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Hi
Thanks for your query.

If you are suffering from recurrent UTIs and have been advised self catheterisation, you could be suffering from bladder dysfunction.
To know about the exact nature of this problem we need to do the following tests:
1) Ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder with a post void residue scan
2) Urodynamic studies

Based on the results, we could decide the further course of action
Hope this helps
Good luck.
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Frequent UTI, Severe Pain In Groin, Lower Back, Advised Self Catheterizing To Prevent Infections. What Else Can Be Done?

Hi Thanks for your query. If you are suffering from recurrent UTIs and have been advised self catheterisation, you could be suffering from bladder dysfunction. To know about the exact nature of this problem we need to do the following tests: 1) Ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder with a post void residue scan 2) Urodynamic studies Based on the results, we could decide the further course of action Hope this helps Good luck.