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I Am Experiencing Pressure In My Bladder, Particularly When Standing,
Question: I am experiencing pressure in my bladder, particularly when standing, a dull headache and dizziness over the last 3 days. The bladder pressure has been going on for 10 days. I have been using AZO which gives slight relief. The headache and dizziness are new over the last 3 days. No blood in urine, no fever, but did just have a bout of IBS with intense downward pressure to expel stool.
Brief Answer:
Probably cystitis, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
The most common cause of bladder pressure is urinary tract infection or cystitis.
I recommend to do a complete blood count and a urine test to confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, I suggest to continue using AZO for temporary relief three tablets a day.
I also recommend to drink liquids and especially cranberry juice.
If the diagnosis is confirmed I suggest to take prescription antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacine 500 mg twice a day.
This medication is taken for five days on prescription.
You should consult your doctor before taking it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably cystitis, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
The most common cause of bladder pressure is urinary tract infection or cystitis.
I recommend to do a complete blood count and a urine test to confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, I suggest to continue using AZO for temporary relief three tablets a day.
I also recommend to drink liquids and especially cranberry juice.
If the diagnosis is confirmed I suggest to take prescription antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacine 500 mg twice a day.
This medication is taken for five days on prescription.
You should consult your doctor before taking it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I took home UTI test made by AZO and my Leukocytes and Nitrite reading were both positive within 30 seconds rather than the 2 minute waiting time per instructions. I am allergic to.sulfa drugs. Can you prescribe me an antibiotic to Kroger Pharmacy at 770-225-0960? Please let me know.ASAP so.if not.I can seek.help elsewhere.
Brief Answer:
Follow up consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
If the leukocytes are positive in the urine test the treatment consists of antibiotics.
Antibiotics' prescriptions are beyond the scope of online medical consultation.
In my daily practice, I suggest using Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice a day for five days.
Please consult your doctor about the prescription.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Follow up consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
If the leukocytes are positive in the urine test the treatment consists of antibiotics.
Antibiotics' prescriptions are beyond the scope of online medical consultation.
In my daily practice, I suggest using Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice a day for five days.
Please consult your doctor about the prescription.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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