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Diagnosed UTI. History Of Virtigo. Prescribed Triprim. Discontinue Medication If Free Of Any Symptoms?

Hi last Sunday I experienced a traumatic episode of Virtigo and was admitted to hospital for several hours. I had several blood tests and a urine test.....results of the latter only received yesterday. For the past week have been using stemetil; however my GP called to say I had a urinary tract infection and prescribed TRIPRIM 300mg to be taken for five nights.

My query is.....I have not experienced any problems with itches, rashes or stinging when urinating and my chemist suggested I not take TRIPRIM if symptoms have ceased. My Vertigo which usually commences when I lay down has (of this morning) ceased and I have done a pretty good days manual work today and am feeling fine. To say I am confused is an understatement....would appreciate your comments.

Cheers
Margo Collins (71 y.o female) usually in excellent health and do not take any form of medication.
Sat, 22 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
After going through your history you had suffered Vertigo and now it has improved with time and the medicine you was using.
You should take antibiotic for Urinary Tract infection as it can occur without symptoms.
Please do not go by advice of chemist and follow instructions of your doctor.
Later on repeat urine analysis to confirm that it has cleared the pus cells from urine as without symptoms there can be damage to kidneys so do investigate to confirm it.
The organism in Urinary tract are sometime resistant to commonly used drugs and need to do a culture and sensitivity.
If necessary a Ultrasonography of abdomen will help to know condition of kidneys.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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Diagnosed UTI. History Of Virtigo. Prescribed Triprim. Discontinue Medication If Free Of Any Symptoms?

Hi, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. After going through your history you had suffered Vertigo and now it has improved with time and the medicine you was using. You should take antibiotic for Urinary Tract infection as it can occur without symptoms. Please do not go by advice of chemist and follow instructions of your doctor. Later on repeat urine analysis to confirm that it has cleared the pus cells from urine as without symptoms there can be damage to kidneys so do investigate to confirm it. The organism in Urinary tract are sometime resistant to commonly used drugs and need to do a culture and sensitivity. If necessary a Ultrasonography of abdomen will help to know condition of kidneys. Take care. Good Luck. Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.