Question 1

what is the cause of urine culture negative bacteriuria?

Accepted Answer

May be a : Problem in collection/transport (bactericidal agents in the container?, delayed transport to the lab? - urine specimens need to be processed within 2 h of collection). A selected fastidious bacterial agent may not grow in usual culture media.

Question 2

frequent urination with little coming out. urge to go. no pain. urine culture negative. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Have you had UTI in the past, have you had stones in your urinary tract, are you having any other symptoms, are you well hydrated. If this keeps up you might want to see a urologist. But give this a little time. Drink large amounts of liquid and see if that does not solve the problem.

Question 3

how to treat burning when peeing and urine culture negative?

Accepted Answer

Urine burning: This is hard. May indicate prostate infection or chronic prostatis

Question 4

bladder pain and lots of pressure . uti and urine culture negative, what's wrong?

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Cystitis: It sounds like cystitis, inflammation of the bladder. There are lots of causes for this, not just bacteria. You should see a urologist. He/she can help you discern what is wrong and hopefully, help you find relief of the symptoms.

Question 5

bladder pain and lots of pressure . uti and urine culture negative. what might be wrong?

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Several things: It's time to see a urologist for evaluation.  You likely will need a cystoscopic exam.

Question 6

daughter had bacteria in urine hasn't gone away 14 days of sulfameth trimeth still hasn't gone away urine culture negative any ideas on why?

Accepted Answer

Need a urine culture: to know the exact bacteria and what medications may be effective Change to another medication based on the culture result will help.

Question 7

wbc 45/hpf in urine. no symptoms , urine culture negative , kidney function tests normal , normal ultrasound . why is it high?

Accepted Answer

Pyuria. : Given the work-up you've had thus far, this could be something like interstitial cystitis. At this point, some more expanded blood testing and a cystoscopy would be useful.

Question 8

i had a uti 2 weeks ago,treated it with cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500mg bid for 7 days.urine culture negative afterwards.now i have burning sensation where my ovaries are?

Accepted Answer

Possible ovulation: You could be ovulating or have an ovarian cyst. Another possibility is a pelvic infection. If symptoms persist I would go see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 9

5 year old with frequent urination and accidents x 4 days.  no pain, no fever. urine culture negative.  sugar also tested in urine and was ok.  what could cause frequent urination with negative urinalysis?

Accepted Answer

Frequent urination: In a child with negative bacterial culture is often related to anxiety or other emotional reasons.  It can also be seen with stool holding and constipation, or related to chemical irritation from food dyes or viral infection.  Sometimes medications such as albuterol can cause temporary bladder specificity.

Question 10

uti symptoms, urine culture negative, blood test: wbc 13.4, absolute neutrophils 9.8. uti or something else?

Accepted Answer

Uretheritis: Inflammation or infection of urethra can cause symptoms that mimic UTI. Usually urine cs is negative. Topic an antibiotic cream helps with the symptoms.

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Bladder pain and lots of pressure . uti and urine culture negative, what's wrong?

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Bladder pain and lots of pressure . uti and urine culture negative. what might be wrong?

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Daughter had bacteria in urine hasn't gone away 14 days of sulfameth trimeth still hasn't gone away urine culture negative any ideas on why?

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Wbc 45/hpf in urine. no symptoms , urine culture negative , kidney function tests normal , normal ultrasound . why is it high?

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I had a uti 2 weeks ago,treated it with cipro (ciprofloxacin) 500mg bid for 7 days.urine culture negative afterwards.now i have burning sensation where my ovaries are?

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5 year old with frequent urination and accidents x 4 days. no pain, no fever. urine culture negative. sugar also tested in urine and was ok. what could cause frequent urination with negative urinalysis?

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Uti symptoms, urine culture negative, blood test: wbc 13.4, absolute neutrophils 9.8. uti or something else?

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