Question 1

how to know if i have another prostate infection, where urine culture was negative?

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Here are some ...: The real bacterial infection in the prostate is not common although many men have been told they have prostatitis.In fact, more than 80% of prostatitis is non-bacterial. With these in mind, you would be more able to ask and talk with Doc in a more sensible way so to deduce more reasonable Rx / care. To take a glimpse, to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_prostatitis/chronic_pelvic_pain_syndrome

Question 2

i have a rbc 111 , wbc 13 no infection in my urine what could be wrong with me ? i'm a 40yr old woman

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Mild leukocytosis: You have mildly elevated leukocytes that might signal an infection, among others. If you have any symptoms the work-up should be centered around your symptoms.

Question 3

what to if i am experiencing uti symptoms but the doctor didn't see an infection in my urine?

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See below: Itcould be a condition called interstitial cystitis, which is inflammation of the bladder with a known cause.  Motrin and fluids can help.

Question 4

can having an infection in my urine do to kidney stones cause me to break out ? i've been breaking out ver since i got stent implanted

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Ask Doc...: Inserting stent is an essential part of managing renal/ureteral stones for most of cases. But it comes with a price of local irritation and suffering, and occasional symptomatic uti, which can usually be managed and soothed with proper use of medications,  while the endoscopic procedures have averted patients to undergo open surgery. For individual details, ask attending doc timely.

Question 5

how come i keep getting urine infections?

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?Sex, ?hygiene: Could be: you don't urinate after sex and go to sleep with a full bladder, use bubble-bath or take tub baths rather than shower, wipe wrong way, don't spread your thighs when urinating + thus trapping urine behind labia, withhold urge to void, wear thongs or non-cotton underwear, are constipated or are pre=menopausal. All or any of the above could make you prone tro utis.

Question 6

what can i do to treat my urines infections?

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Urine infection: See u physician , he can order culture for u 

and give u medication.

Question 7

hi i am certain i have another urine infection ?

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Urine infection : Try drinking lots of fluid and Ural sachets. If nothing t improving see doctor. If getting severe vomiting, sever back pain , fever and severe abdominal pain then go to emergency doctor.

Question 8

i have a urine infection but why does my back ach so much?

Accepted Answer

? Pyelonephritis: You may have a kidney infection which can cause pain in the area between the lower edge of the ribs and the spine on either side of your back.

Question 9

is urine infection as bladder infection. that's what i'm asking?

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Same: Yes, a urine infection can be synonymous with a bladder infection.

Question 10

after having sex, i had urine infection?

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Very common: Physiologically the vagina widens, lengthens and increases secreations in anticipation of sex.  If you have not had enough foreplay to be physiolocally ready, you may be subject to sexual trauma.  And a uti.  So 'quickies' may be emotionally good but physiologically not.

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How to know if i have another prostate infection, where urine culture was negative?

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I have a rbc 111 , wbc 13 no infection in my urine what could be wrong with me ? i'm a 40yr old woman

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What to if i am experiencing uti symptoms but the doctor didn't see an infection in my urine?

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Can having an infection in my urine do to kidney stones cause me to break out ? i've been breaking out ver since i got stent implanted

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How come i keep getting urine infections?

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What can i do to treat my urines infections?

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Hi i am certain i have another urine infection ?

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I have a urine infection but why does my back ach so much?

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Is urine infection as bladder infection. that's what i'm asking?

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After having sex, i had urine infection?

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