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How Fast Can UTI Relapse?
I had bacteria vagicousius 3 weeks ago followed by a really bad uti that they forgot to treat. So I went to Urgent Care last Monday.they gave me macrobid and I finished it this past Monday. I was feeling like my normal self finally and then I started having frequent urination again followed wuth slight burning yesterday and today. is it possible that I walk around with the uti for about 3 weeks that it could have possibly came back?
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, let me advise you, that UTI is diagnosed after seeing significant bacteria in urine culture test.
The best preventive measure you can take, to avoid a recurrence, is to maintain good genital hygiene,and drink 8-10 glasses liquids daily.
If you get a recurrence, as diagnosed after doing urine culture, you must have an ultrasound scan of abdomen done. If your age is above 35, check blood sugar and creatinine. You're welcome to send reports here, in my name, for an expert opinion.
As an Urologist, let me advise you, that UTI is diagnosed after seeing significant bacteria in urine culture test.
The best preventive measure you can take, to avoid a recurrence, is to maintain good genital hygiene,and drink 8-10 glasses liquids daily.
If you get a recurrence, as diagnosed after doing urine culture, you must have an ultrasound scan of abdomen done. If your age is above 35, check blood sugar and creatinine. You're welcome to send reports here, in my name, for an expert opinion.
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