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What Causes Burning Sensation While Passing Urine?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Question: I am suffering from burning sensation while passing urine from last 25 days, done routine urine test -15 pus cell are there, then went for culture for bacterial growth which was normal, doctor prescribe Disodium hydrogen citrate liquid, I have finished 2 100ml. It is better but not fully cured, how long should one can take and any side effect of this, please help. AND
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics and investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Do you mean to say that you have not taken antibiotics?

15-20 pus cells in the urine are definitely an indication of 3 weeks course of an antibiotic.
Take plenty of oral fluids; the most important part is to try to take maximum possible liquids / Water in one go, in a short period of time. This helps to cause forced diuresis, flushing the infection/ stones out of the urinary system.

You may stop Disodium citrate if there is no relief' there are no side effects but it is not helping you either.

I would advise such patients the following:
Investigations of blood- CBC, Sugar, Urea and creatinine
Urine - review; routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity.
Ultrasonography of the abdomen, particularly for urinary system.
Consultation of an Urologist and Cystourethroscopy if there is no relief after an effective therapy.
IVP- Intravenous Pyelography if need be / though by your Urologist.

Start on an antibiotic treatment as per prescription of your Doctor.

I hope this helps you to take an appropriate course of action to get a proper diagnosis and cure.

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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (3 hours later)
My CBC, urea, cretine , Sugar, under normal limit, do you think should I wait some more time or go for sonography, is it necessary.... So I will do it, I am going for urine routine tomoro, and if that is normal should I go for antibiotic or can be avoided, if antibiotic ..., can you recommend, please help.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
USG ASAP

Detailed Answer:
Good to know that your blood, tests are normal.
Ultrasonography should be done as soon as possible ( ASAP).
Please ask for urine culture and sensitivity again.

Since you had pus cells in urine and still have a clinical problem, you should take antibiotics in consultation of your treating Doctor / Urologist.

Take a course of 3 weeks. Oral antibiotics like Oflaxacin / Cefixime or Doxcycyclin in consultation with your Doctor for appropriate dosage and duration.
I prefer to give antibiotic cover for 3 weeks.
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What Causes Burning Sensation While Passing Urine?

Brief Answer: Antibiotics and investigations Detailed Answer: Hi. Do you mean to say that you have not taken antibiotics? 15-20 pus cells in the urine are definitely an indication of 3 weeks course of an antibiotic. Take plenty of oral fluids; the most important part is to try to take maximum possible liquids / Water in one go, in a short period of time. This helps to cause forced diuresis, flushing the infection/ stones out of the urinary system. You may stop Disodium citrate if there is no relief' there are no side effects but it is not helping you either. I would advise such patients the following: Investigations of blood- CBC, Sugar, Urea and creatinine Urine - review; routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity. Ultrasonography of the abdomen, particularly for urinary system. Consultation of an Urologist and Cystourethroscopy if there is no relief after an effective therapy. IVP- Intravenous Pyelography if need be / though by your Urologist. Start on an antibiotic treatment as per prescription of your Doctor. I hope this helps you to take an appropriate course of action to get a proper diagnosis and cure.