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How Can Recurrent UTI Be Treated?
Hi I have been suffering from UTI s since may. I ve been on antibiotics 6 times since then. I went to a urologist who did X-rays, ultra sounds and a cat scan. He did find a kidney stone 5mm in my left kidney. He scheduled me for a lithotripsy on 8/16/17. On the 14 th I called to tell him that I thought I may be getting yet another UTI. He sent me for a urinalysis and cancelled the lithotripsy. I called yesterday for the results but was told they weren t in yet. My pain in my back comes and goes along with flank pain. He had told me that if it got severe to go to the er. I haven t gotten to that point, but now I m experiencing diarrhea. Very dark green in color and a bit slimy I m not sure if I should wait till Monday or go to the er? I have anal leakage while I cough even...I m not sure if this is from the stone or possibly a kidney infection? I am not on any antibiotics presently. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it. Thank you. Maura reyes
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Well, recurrent uTI may be very difficult to treat since some resistant bacterias may be present.
It also indicatesfew things: possible cause to be incontinenc, evacuation or inappropriate antibiotics therapy.
2. If Prostate problems are present, then incomplete evacuation will lead to residual urine, which can get infected, and results in recurring infection. Correction of prostate problems along with plenty of fluids and cranberry juice will reduce recurring infection.
3. If urine culture and sensitivity was not done before identifying appropriate antibiotics, then its necessary. Do get this test done. Along with above correction and appropriate antibiotics, infection is easily treatable.
4. More fluids along with cranberry juice will help in removing of infection through urine.
If any catheter is being used, it needs to be removed to avoid another source of entry of infection.
Wish you good health. Regards
Well, recurrent uTI may be very difficult to treat since some resistant bacterias may be present.
It also indicatesfew things: possible cause to be incontinenc, evacuation or inappropriate antibiotics therapy.
2. If Prostate problems are present, then incomplete evacuation will lead to residual urine, which can get infected, and results in recurring infection. Correction of prostate problems along with plenty of fluids and cranberry juice will reduce recurring infection.
3. If urine culture and sensitivity was not done before identifying appropriate antibiotics, then its necessary. Do get this test done. Along with above correction and appropriate antibiotics, infection is easily treatable.
4. More fluids along with cranberry juice will help in removing of infection through urine.
If any catheter is being used, it needs to be removed to avoid another source of entry of infection.
Wish you good health. Regards
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