Question 1

have hematuria. used otc "azo test strips" to confirm uti. do i need go dr for med or do otc med help? it'll b few days b4 can c dr is that k?

Accepted Answer

Page your Doctor: Utis need treatment. There are no effective home remedies. Please page your physician for instructions.

Question 2

i am getting up frequently to go to the bathroom.  last night it was 8 times. i took an over the counter test with azo test strips and it indicates a strong possibility of an uti.  can that be treated without having an office visit?

uti in women

Accepted Answer

Frequent Urination: You're assuming that frequent urination can only be caused by a UTI. That's not true. You'll need to see a local physician for an exam and proper tests. Prescribing medication over the internet without an established doctor/patient relationship, an examination, and necessary tests will jeopardize the prescriber's license. Please see a local physician.

Question 3

azo test strips:  possible reasons for a positive for leukocyte and negative nitrite?  bv?  yeast?

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms?: Azo test strips are for testing urine infection not vaginal infections. If you have any symptoms, it would be prudent to see your doctor for a proper evaluation.

Question 4

i keep testng pos for wbcs on azo test strips even after two days of cipro (ciprofloxacin). (neg for nitrites). no pain &no urine odor. could this be smthng serious?

Accepted Answer

Doubt UTI. STD?: Without pain, urgency, or frequency, and with negative nitrites and non-response to ciprofloxacin, probably not a urinary tract infection. Maybe WBC test (leukocyte esterase) isn't working right. Or not clean urine (vaginal WBC?). Yeast? Depending on your risk for STD, it could be gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas, yeast. Or something else entirely. Best to stop cipro and contact your doctor.

Question 5

urge to urinate for a few weeks now, but no other uti symptoms. azo test strips  test positive for wbc & nitrites. is it more likely a uti or an std?

Accepted Answer

UTI is more likely: Gonorrhea or chlamydia can mimic some UTI symptoms, but usually this would be burning on urination; urgency alone is more likely bladder inflammation due to UTI, especially for &quot;a few weeks&quot; and with positive nitrite and WBC. See a doctor soon: you need a formal urinalysis, probably a urine culture, STD testing since it&#x27;s on your mind, and probably an antibiotic prescription.

Question 6

at two minute mark my azo uti strip showed "trace" color for leu. a few minutes later was darker. which is correct? the test says its ready in two.

Accepted Answer

Urinary test WBCs: You probably have some trace leukocytes there but what you observe is the test strip "keeps reacting" after the 2 min mark, so it looks "more positive" than it is. Best to follow the test instructions exactly. White blood cells (WBCs) could indicate a urinary tract infection so you should probably see a doctor about it.

Question 7

will azo otc test strips show a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: AZO test strips will confirm that you have white blood cells (pus) in your urine. That usually indicates a urinary tract infection

Check with your doctor to determine what antibiotic to take.

Question 8

azo strips test positive for uti but the only pain is on the left, not right. pain comes in waves from posterior (kidney?) to low anterior

Accepted Answer

Kidney infection: It sounds like you may actually have a kidney infection rather than a simple bladder infection. With a kidney infection, the pain can be more localized to one side especially on your back. You should see a doctor right away, as you will need antibiotics to treat this.

Question 9

i got my lab results back today for a urine sample the doctor said to take azo for relief. because of that the test results didn't come back clear. how do i get in contact with the doctor to see what to do next? do i let the azo clear my system?

Accepted Answer

: You may have misunderstood your doctor, or she doesn't understand which product you took. The main Azo product (phenazopyridine) doesn't interfere with urine testing results. Recheck with your doctor's office.

Question 10

would azo cause a negative uti result? took a uti test wednesday at the doctor. high nitrate levels. negative lab culture came back today.

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis: Assuming that you are a 22 y/o male, the most common cause of lower urinary symptoms is prostatitis. urine cultures are often negative with prostatitis. It is a clinical diagnosis which requires examination and careful history taking. Check with a urologist for examination and diagnosis if symptoms persist.

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Have hematuria. used otc "azo test strips" to confirm uti. do i need go dr for med or do otc med help? it'll b few days b4 can c dr is that k?

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I am getting up frequently to go to the bathroom. last night it was 8 times. i took an over the counter test with azo test strips and it indicates a strong possibility of an uti. can that be treated without having an office visit? uti in women

A member asked:

Azo test strips: possible reasons for a positive for leukocyte and negative nitrite? bv? yeast?

A member asked:

I keep testng pos for wbcs on azo test strips even after two days of cipro (ciprofloxacin). (neg for nitrites). no pain &no urine odor. could this be smthng serious?

A member asked:

Urge to urinate for a few weeks now, but no other uti symptoms. azo test strips test positive for wbc & nitrites. is it more likely a uti or an std?

A member asked:

At two minute mark my azo uti strip showed "trace" color for leu. a few minutes later was darker. which is correct? the test says its ready in two.

A member asked:

Will azo otc test strips show a kidney infection?

A member asked:

Azo strips test positive for uti but the only pain is on the left, not right. pain comes in waves from posterior (kidney?) to low anterior

A member asked:

I got my lab results back today for a urine sample the doctor said to take azo for relief. because of that the test results didn't come back clear. how do i get in contact with the doctor to see what to do next? do i let the azo clear my system?

A member asked:

Would azo cause a negative uti result? took a uti test wednesday at the doctor. high nitrate levels. negative lab culture came back today.

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