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UTI Infections, Pain, Discomfort. Taking Cipro, Temporary Relief. History Of Extra Renal Pelvis. Cure?
I have had uti infections for the past 4 months continually, I have had in the past, but continually lately i have been on cipro, it works and then i have it back in just a few days, i had a cat scanlast week, they say all came back ok, i do have mild diverticulitis , and found out i have extra renal pelvis also..I am so frustrated, I cant seem to get better, i do have anothe appt with my urologist next week, dont know if i can stand the pain and uncomfortableness much longer, any suggestions any help...PLEASE...I am going crazy..
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
Hi
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Extrarenal pelvis is just the appearance of the pelvis and it is a radiologic description. It is not a disease and does not cause a problem itself.
Recurrent UTI needs to be evaluated with uroflowmetry, residual urine to look for obstruction.
Low dose antibiotics may be needed for 3 to 6 months in half dose to prevent infection.
Meanwhile
1. Empty the bladder at bed time.
2. Urinating before and after sex.
3. Plenty of oral fluids
should help.
Regards
DR GS
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Extrarenal pelvis is just the appearance of the pelvis and it is a radiologic description. It is not a disease and does not cause a problem itself.
Recurrent UTI needs to be evaluated with uroflowmetry, residual urine to look for obstruction.
Low dose antibiotics may be needed for 3 to 6 months in half dose to prevent infection.
Meanwhile
1. Empty the bladder at bed time.
2. Urinating before and after sex.
3. Plenty of oral fluids
should help.
Regards
DR GS
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