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What Causes Pain In Bladder And Abdominal Cramps?
Question: I've been in pain for a month now. I haven't manged to see a gp. Everytime I go for wee I'm in agony for 2 hours. As soon as I drink water it stings until my bladder is full. But as soon as I go to the toilet again it hurts. It hurts less when sitting. Sometimes feels like something is moving around. I can hardly control my bladder. I've also been getting really painful stomach cramps
Brief Answer:
May be a bladder infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I am sorry you are having so much trouble and for so long. It is very likely that you have a bladder infection, but there are also possibilities for a complicated bladder infection (where the infection goes up into the kidneys), stones in the urinary tract, and if you are sexually active, an STD or STI.
It is very important that you go to a doctor or clinic to give a urine specimen and be evaluated. A simple urinalysis using a special dip stick can be done immediately in the office. Then, make sure the practitioner sends the sample to a lab for a "culture and sensitivity". This is where any bacteria are grown (culture) and the sensitivity test shows which antibiotics the bacteria are sensitive to.
I would also encourage taking a lot of cranberry (juice or capsules of powder) and taking AZO (sold over the counter for urinary pain). But start these after you have given the urine specimen.
I hope this helps and that you are feeling better soon. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification. Also, if you would like me specifically, to respond to future questions you may have, you can write my name at the beginning of the first line of your question.
May be a bladder infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I am sorry you are having so much trouble and for so long. It is very likely that you have a bladder infection, but there are also possibilities for a complicated bladder infection (where the infection goes up into the kidneys), stones in the urinary tract, and if you are sexually active, an STD or STI.
It is very important that you go to a doctor or clinic to give a urine specimen and be evaluated. A simple urinalysis using a special dip stick can be done immediately in the office. Then, make sure the practitioner sends the sample to a lab for a "culture and sensitivity". This is where any bacteria are grown (culture) and the sensitivity test shows which antibiotics the bacteria are sensitive to.
I would also encourage taking a lot of cranberry (juice or capsules of powder) and taking AZO (sold over the counter for urinary pain). But start these after you have given the urine specimen.
I hope this helps and that you are feeling better soon. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification. Also, if you would like me specifically, to respond to future questions you may have, you can write my name at the beginning of the first line of your question.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Could I pop into an A and E. Because my gp takes 2 weeks to get an appointment. Last time I got an emergency appotiment they just rang me and gave me antibiotics.
Brief Answer:
What is an A and E?
Detailed Answer:
Can you tell me what an A and E is? If it is an urgent care or walk in clinic, yes, definitely go. Don't wait 2 weeks to see your dr.
What is an A and E?
Detailed Answer:
Can you tell me what an A and E is? If it is an urgent care or walk in clinic, yes, definitely go. Don't wait 2 weeks to see your dr.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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