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Have Abdominal Discomfort And Problem In Pelvic Area. Frequent Urination. On Antibiotics. What To Do?

I've been having a problem around my pelvic area for a couple of weeks now, I've been on two types of antibiotics and im on the second round of them right now, i feel like i have to urinate after I've already gone to the toilet i also have abdominal discomfort and my legs are sore. every time i go the the doctors they just suggest more antibiotics and don't take any further tests or anything (like ultrasounds to check if its something else), any idea what this is or what i can do?
Fri, 26 Apr 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM.

Thank you for your query.

In primitive times, when medicine had not developed in the field of testing and laboratory analysis to support a clinical suspicion, doctor's used to prescribe medication, without requesting for any investigations to support the diagnosis. But, this comfort has been abused in today's world. Although, a good doctor would always request for the right investigations and a minimum number of them.

A urine examination or screening for sexually transmitted disease is always necessary in patients who present with symptoms relating to the urinary tract or the genitals. Add-on investigations also exist in case the main cause is not found, but at present, I would first recommend a urine examination to confirm/rule out a urinary tract infection (UTI). Once this has been diagnosed you could go about a urine culture examination, which will provide the doctor information on the most suitable antibiotic that can be used to treat you, in which case you will be advised one antibiotic, which will be the right one.

If the urine analysis returns negative, getting screened for all sexually transmitted infections would be a wise next step.

I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you.

Best wishes.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Harvey's  Response
You have not mentioned your age.Urethral valve defects in young.Benign prostatic Hyperplasia is common in around 50 years age,Prostate carcinoma around 60 or elderly age.Yes you can request your doctor to get an ultrasound( to confirm prostate pathology) done if your symptoms persist even after the second round of antibiotics.Also Micturating Cysto Urethrogram test if possible.Also you need to get a urine culture done.
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Have Abdominal Discomfort And Problem In Pelvic Area. Frequent Urination. On Antibiotics. What To Do?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. In primitive times, when medicine had not developed in the field of testing and laboratory analysis to support a clinical suspicion, doctor s used to prescribe medication, without requesting for any investigations to support the diagnosis. But, this comfort has been abused in today s world. Although, a good doctor would always request for the right investigations and a minimum number of them. A urine examination or screening for sexually transmitted disease is always necessary in patients who present with symptoms relating to the urinary tract or the genitals. Add-on investigations also exist in case the main cause is not found, but at present, I would first recommend a urine examination to confirm/rule out a urinary tract infection (UTI). Once this has been diagnosed you could go about a urine culture examination, which will provide the doctor information on the most suitable antibiotic that can be used to treat you, in which case you will be advised one antibiotic, which will be the right one. If the urine analysis returns negative, getting screened for all sexually transmitted infections would be a wise next step. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you. Best wishes.