Question 1

i think i have a uti?

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R/O UTI: SX May be a UTI VS Vaginitis the cause can be multifaceted you need full exam , UAC&amp;S pelvic exam cultures/labs and STD SCREEN to determine diagnosis and treatment options. First line normally Macrobid/Bactrim/Cipro. Seek prompt medical attention

Question 2

how do i know if i have a uti?

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Symptoms, testing: Usually has urinary urgency, frequency, burning, discomfort over bladder; may have malodorous urine; sometimes bleeding, fever. May prgress. Kidney infection (complicated uti, pyelonephritis) has back/flank pain, fever, chills as well.

Question 3

i have a uti what do i do now?

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Get treated: If you feel that you have a UTI is best to go to a medical facility, get a urinalysis and a culture and get treated if needed. You can get bladder analgesics over the counter to help ease the burning, but best advice is to go get checked.

Question 4

i think i have a uti what type of?

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Urinary tract infect: Increase urinary frequency, pain burning or discomfort with urination. Fever,  foul odor are all signs and symptoms of uti. A few days of antibiotics can relieve your symptoms. Talk to your doctor. A phone call may be all you . Bactrim DS Or Cipro (ciprofloxacin) usually is prescribed.

Question 5

how do they find out if i have a uti?

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Urinalysis & culture: They first look for the presence of white blood cells in the urine, as part of a urinalysis.  The urine leukocyte esterase test may also be positive.  A urine culture confirms the diagnosis, and also tells you which bacteria are causing the infection, and which antibiotics can be used for treatment.

Question 6

how do i for sure know if i have a uti?

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Urinalysis: You may be having symptoms like urinary frequency, burning, and feeling like you can't quite finish -- and these would be hints.  But you need a urinalysis to know for sure -- even better with urine culture and sensitivity.  Urine should normally be sterile.  If chronic it could be another kind of bladder problem. See your doctor.

Question 7

what otc should i take if i have a uti?

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Cranberry: After a documented UTI:   a one dose antibiotic, or OTC cranberry juice and lots of fluid.

Question 8

can i have a uti with only one symptom?

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UTI: Classic symptoms of UTI are FUD (frequency, urgency and dysuria). However, it is possible to have a UTI with just one of the symptoms. You should visit your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 9

i have been very smelly . do i have a uti?

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UTI: A UTI (urinary tract infection) can include frequency, burning, foul odor, lower abdominal pain, or fatigue.  I would advise you to go to see a medical provider and have your urine undergo a urinalysis.  Std's can cause similar symptoms.

Question 10

is it okay not to exercise if i have a uti?

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If it hurts: A UTI would not neccessarily keep one from exercise unless it causes you to go to the bathroom so often that exercise makes it inconvienent.  Jogging for instance may be quite uncomfortable and make finding a bathroom hard.

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