Question 1

how long does it take for a uti (urinary tract infection) to show positive on a urine culture?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: Uti is caused by bacteria multiplying in the urine. Thus bladder urine will be full of bacteria once you have a uti.

Question 2

general urine examination and urine culture shows urinary tract infection with sensitivity to ciprofloxacin, kindly asking about ciprofloxacin dosage and duration for uncomplicated uti and other management?

Accepted Answer

:  250 mg, one twice a dayTfor 3 days. Drink plenty of water, keep the vulva area clean, empty your bladder when you get the urge- now and in the future. Hope you do well.

Question 3

what is the difference between a bladder infection and uti? is a bladder infection the same as a urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, these are two terms for the same thing.  Uti(urinary tract infection) is the medical term, while bladder infection is the lay term.

Both refer to a bacterial infection of  the urinary system that is characterized by some of the follwoing: urinary frequency, burning, hesitancy, cramping, and with ascending infection to the kidney with fevers/chills, sweats and back pain.

Uti's need to be treated with antibiotics, so you should call your doctor if you suspect one.  Cranberry juice has been shown to help fight certain types of uti.

Question 4

if the doctor found  blood in urine, but the urine culture was normal, would you rule out bladder infection and uti?

Accepted Answer

Hematuria: You need to see a urologist (u). Hematuria (h) is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It could be coming from your kidney, or  bladder. You  need to have various tests to diagnose the cause. A renal ultrasound,  an intravenous pyelogram and if these do not give you the cause, a cystoscopy where the urologist looks at your bladder. If the u finds no cause for the h, see a nephrologist as you may have a gn.

Question 5

my dr 2 days ago run urine culture to check for bladder infection. no blood in urine. dr sent me to er to check for appenditicis. ct scan normal, bloodwork normal, but had urine in blood 2 days later. why does this happen? do i actually have uti?

Accepted Answer

? Kidney stones: I would like more info. Pregnant? Using medications? What is your diet like? Participate in physical activity? Sexually active?

Question 6

will a urinary tract infection show up on dipstick urine test?

Accepted Answer

Mostly: Nitrite reagent in dipstick works for most gram negative organisms, but does show gram positive bacteria like enterococcus, staphlococcus or streptococcus etc.. Latter 2 are considered "skin" organisms but can be cause of utis in some, especially subjects on intermittent catheterization. Leucoocte esterase for wbcs in urine usually but, not always reliable. Urine culture is most reliable.

Question 7

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 8

what is the best way to treat a urinary tract infection? how long does it take for a uti to turn into sepsis ? how do you know you have sepsis?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Treating an infection of an internal organ is not a do it yourself matter and you should consult your doctor.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 9

what does occasional cloudy urine mean? itchiness that comes with it. could i possibly have a minor urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Urinary tract infections don't tend to be "occasional."  they tend to have a start and an end.  You should definitely have a urine test to see what is there especially at the time of symptoms.

Question 10

i think i may have a urinary tract infection. it hurts to urinate and my urine is faded and had a strong odor. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This can easily be diagnosed and treated by your local primary care physician, while making sure there is nothing more serious going on.  You should be better very soon.

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How long does it take for a uti (urinary tract infection) to show positive on a urine culture?

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General urine examination and urine culture shows urinary tract infection with sensitivity to ciprofloxacin, kindly asking about ciprofloxacin dosage and duration for uncomplicated uti and other management?

A member asked:

What is the difference between a bladder infection and uti? is a bladder infection the same as a urinary tract infection?

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If the doctor found blood in urine, but the urine culture was normal, would you rule out bladder infection and uti?

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My dr 2 days ago run urine culture to check for bladder infection. no blood in urine. dr sent me to er to check for appenditicis. ct scan normal, bloodwork normal, but had urine in blood 2 days later. why does this happen? do i actually have uti?

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Will a urinary tract infection show up on dipstick urine test?

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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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What is the best way to treat a urinary tract infection? how long does it take for a uti to turn into sepsis ? how do you know you have sepsis?

A member asked:

What does occasional cloudy urine mean? itchiness that comes with it. could i possibly have a minor urinary tract infection?

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I think i may have a urinary tract infection. it hurts to urinate and my urine is faded and had a strong odor. what do i do?

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