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What Causes Bladder Infections?
I have had a infection in bladder 4times in the past year, never before. Painful. Was given nitrofurantoin,, ciprmofloxacin,sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim. I wondered what was causing them and why so painfuL and why they are not clearing up. Many antibiotics I have reaction to so it is double trouble
Fri, 19 Dec 2014
Hello
For chronic urinary bladder infection,you need clinical examination and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,renal function test,Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen.
Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many possibilities.You may need further evaluation like cystoscopy(for direct visualization of urinary bladder)or CT scan depending upon findings.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
For chronic urinary bladder infection,you need clinical examination and investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,renal function test,Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen.
Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many possibilities.You may need further evaluation like cystoscopy(for direct visualization of urinary bladder)or CT scan depending upon findings.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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