Question 1

recurrent utis/how do i get acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

Cranberries!: First, i would make sure an evaluation as to why you are prone to recurrent utis is done. Your md can evaluate. Next, cranberry juice has been proven to help reduce utis in women. The new research suggests that the beneficial substances in cranberry juice could reach the urinary tract and prevent bacterial adhesion within eight hours.  the chemicals prevent bacteria from "sticking" to the gu tract.

Question 2

i have a recurring uti since january 2018 that keeps on returning ever +-2 weeks. urine tests in january shows that there is e coli present.

how can i prevent it from coming back? i am really tired of this discomfort and pain.

Accepted Answer

Find the reason: This souldn't be happening. You may have a stone that harbors a biofilm of these bacteria -- antibiotics usually won't clear this. You may have an anatomic defect of some sort. It's time for a serious investigation, starting with some imaging studies. Best wishes.

Question 3

i'm a 69-year-old woman with recurring urinary tract infections. the latest shows ecoli in my urine. why do i get these? how can i prevent them?

Accepted Answer

Urologist needed: If he found you normal and cranberry tablets did not help, try low dose antibiotic for a long time.

Question 4

klebsiella p? 2 uti's since jan. w/small amts k.p. took 10 days suprax (cefixime). does this reduce k.p. in stool? wear pads for urine leaks.  contaminating self? how to prevent uti's? w/u's = aging skin only.

Accepted Answer

Recurrent UTI's: Looks like you developed two urinary tract infections with the same microorganism within last four months.   The problem may be related to either reinfection or persistent infection due to either not sufficient antibiotic treatment or anatomical problem. I would have your physician review your urine culture results and perhaps ask for further evaluation.

Question 5

should urine be more acidic or alkaline to prevent/aid healing a urinary tract infection? i've heard very mixed answers. does vit. c raise or lower ph

Accepted Answer

Acidic: Normally urine PH should be acidic (6.8) to prevent infection. Vitamin C is an acidic food but I am not sure if this plays enough role to increase or decrease  the PH. Please see a doctor.

Question 6

did urine test..urine is acidic plus eusinophils positive..and pus cells 15-20..is it uti? treatement?

Accepted Answer

Pyuria: Urine is typically acidic, so don't be alarmed by that result. The 15-20 white blood cells in a urinalysis demonstrates a pyuria - this may be a uti, but it depends on the other symptoms and clinical context that your doctor will figure out. Eosinophils oh the urine is unusual and may suggest an allergy or rarer types of infection (parasite, fungal, tb).

Question 7

i take famotidine to reduce acid as i have barretts. i also get utis. i believe that hiprex makes the urine more acidic. can hiprex make barretts worse by introducing more acid into my system as they are both pills which go via the oesophegus?

Accepted Answer

Barrett's: No, Hipprex should not affect the barrett's. As long as you do not feel any worsening of reflux or acid coming up after taking it, it should be fine. Continue with famotidine and follow the precautions for reflux and gastritis with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Also stay well hydrated with water.

Question 8

string smelling urine symptom of uti? what are symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Uti: Strange smelly urine may not mean that one has a uti.  Symptoms of a bladder infection may consist of burning discomfort when urinating, frequent need to urinate, and urinating only small drops or amount each time.  Smells may be associated w/ food eaten.  But fishy odor when one pees may actually be coming from the vagina as a result of a vaginal infection.  See doc.

Question 9

do i see bubbles in my urine if i have an uti?

Accepted Answer

UTI: This would be unusual, but could conceivably occur.

Question 10

is sediment in urine normal? i had a uti

Accepted Answer

Some is normal: On a lab test  we centrifuge your urine and there is always some urine sediment.  What is in the sediment is what is important.  If you had a uti, were treated and now feel better, the sediment is likely of no consequence, but best to check with the doc who ordered it to make sure.

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I have a recurring uti since january 2018 that keeps on returning ever +-2 weeks. urine tests in january shows that there is e coli present. how can i prevent it from coming back? i am really tired of this discomfort and pain.

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I'm a 69-year-old woman with recurring urinary tract infections. the latest shows ecoli in my urine. why do i get these? how can i prevent them?

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Klebsiella p? 2 uti's since jan. w/small amts k.p. took 10 days suprax (cefixime). does this reduce k.p. in stool? wear pads for urine leaks. contaminating self? how to prevent uti's? w/u's = aging skin only.

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Should urine be more acidic or alkaline to prevent/aid healing a urinary tract infection? i've heard very mixed answers. does vit. c raise or lower ph

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Did urine test..urine is acidic plus eusinophils positive..and pus cells 15-20..is it uti? treatement?

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I take famotidine to reduce acid as i have barretts. i also get utis. i believe that hiprex makes the urine more acidic. can hiprex make barretts worse by introducing more acid into my system as they are both pills which go via the oesophegus?

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String smelling urine symptom of uti? what are symptoms?

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