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Have Pain In Back & Stomach, While Urinating. Told UTI, On Antibiotics. Have Fever, Headache. Swollen Stomach. Suggestions?

Hi,

I went to the hospital 4 days with pain in my back & stomach & while urinating & I was told I had a UTI & given antibiotics, a day later the hospital called me to change my antibiotics due to the micro test results. I have been on these new tablets for 2.5 days now & I am still in agony with my back. I have a fever, headache and my skin is flushed & blotchy.

I have a swollen stomach which is painful but the burning sensation whilst peeing & the need to pee so frequently has passed.

How long should it take for these antibiotics to work? I'm on strong over the counter painkillers also but I can't take these for longer than 3 days which is up tomorrow.

Can you please advise?
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi ! For the UTI to get cured, the antibiotic has to be taken atleast for 10 - 14 days to eradicate the infection. After48-72 hours of completing the course of antibiotics, one has to go again for a culture sensitivity test of the urine to be sure that the infection has been eradicated completely. If after the eradication of the infection, the back pain persists, you should consult your family physician for the possibility of an ultrasound abdomen to exclude renal stone, and also other allied investigations to exclude any orthopedic problem for the pain in the back. Further management will depend on the reports. In the reports are negative, I would suggest you to pay attention to your posture while at work and otherwise, and also see a physiotherapist if need be, Wishing you an early recovery,
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OBGYN,  Dr. Aarti Abraham's  Response
Hello
Thanks for your query.
It would take a couple of days for the antibiotics to work.
As the urinary symptoms have subsided, the rest too should be gone within a day.
If the fever fails to subside within a day more, you should contact the hospital regarding this, as you might require intravenous antibiotics.
Taking a lot of fluids ( atleast 4 - 5 litres per day ) is a must.
Take care.
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Have Pain In Back & Stomach, While Urinating. Told UTI, On Antibiotics. Have Fever, Headache. Swollen Stomach. Suggestions?

Hi ! For the UTI to get cured, the antibiotic has to be taken atleast for 10 - 14 days to eradicate the infection. After48-72 hours of completing the course of antibiotics, one has to go again for a culture sensitivity test of the urine to be sure that the infection has been eradicated completely. If after the eradication of the infection, the back pain persists, you should consult your family physician for the possibility of an ultrasound abdomen to exclude renal stone, and also other allied investigations to exclude any orthopedic problem for the pain in the back. Further management will depend on the reports. In the reports are negative, I would suggest you to pay attention to your posture while at work and otherwise, and also see a physiotherapist if need be, Wishing you an early recovery,