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What Causes Headache, Vaginal Bleeding And Fatigue While Suffering From UTI?
I was diagnosed with UTI a week ago and given Bactrim. I get a headache, and very tired and achy for a few hours after I take a dose. Yesterday I started to have vaginal bleeding. The urgent care facility I went to told me its not normal and to see my doc but I can t get in to see her for another 10 days. Should I stay on the ATB? I have two doses left but I don t think it s working as I still have some symptoms of the UTI. Thanks.
Bactrime is not known to cause the vaginal bleeding so very likely there is a different reason for this. It is important that you see your doctor and have a gynecological exam to make sure of the cause. This is not urgent but important. Having a pregnancy test meanwhile would be helpful to rule out pregnancy as the cause.
You have to also be cautious to distinguish if you are having vaginal bleeding or blood with urine as bloody urine can happen with urinary infection itself. If you bleed in your underwear not related to urination then very likely it is vaginal bleeding. If you notice blood in urine then very likely it is due to the urinary infection.
If your urinary symptoms are not improving and you have been taking the antibiotic for at least 3 days then you might need to talk to your doctor about this and have a urinalysis and urine culture to make sure you identify the right antibiotic you are sensitive to and that will treat the infection. Meanwhile make sure you drink plenty of fluids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General & Family Physician
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What Causes Headache, Vaginal Bleeding And Fatigue While Suffering From UTI?
Hello, Bactrime is not known to cause the vaginal bleeding so very likely there is a different reason for this. It is important that you see your doctor and have a gynecological exam to make sure of the cause. This is not urgent but important. Having a pregnancy test meanwhile would be helpful to rule out pregnancy as the cause. You have to also be cautious to distinguish if you are having vaginal bleeding or blood with urine as bloody urine can happen with urinary infection itself. If you bleed in your underwear not related to urination then very likely it is vaginal bleeding. If you notice blood in urine then very likely it is due to the urinary infection. If your urinary symptoms are not improving and you have been taking the antibiotic for at least 3 days then you might need to talk to your doctor about this and have a urinalysis and urine culture to make sure you identify the right antibiotic you are sensitive to and that will treat the infection. Meanwhile make sure you drink plenty of fluids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General & Family Physician