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Pain In Urinary Track Infection

i was diagnosed with a urinary track infection awhile back. and was given antibiotics for it. I was having pain just under the left ribcage. the pain has not completely left , could I still have a urinary track infection or could it be something else. the pain level is not as intence but still there and fells like sore muscles.. I am a smoker
Wed, 31 Aug 2011
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hello lanna,
am very sure tat the pain u r gettin s not cos UTI , t might b due to ur smoking habbits leading to acute gastritis ,better u stop smokin , and drink plenty of water , avoid spicy foods , and apply analgesic cream on the affected area .
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Pain In Urinary Track Infection

hello lanna, am very sure tat the pain u r gettin s not cos UTI , t might b due to ur smoking habbits leading to acute gastritis ,better u stop smokin , and drink plenty of water , avoid spicy foods , and apply analgesic cream on the affected area .