Question 1

should you eat cereal with milk if you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

No issue: Milk has no known relationship to utis but can effect absorption of some antibiotics used to treat utis.

Question 2

my urine recently has begun to smell like rice? is this normal? i don't eat rice. nothing is else wrong with me either someone told me i have a uti

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Urine odor reflects urine concentration and personal consumption, and of course, such expected change poses no harm as long voiding comfortably and having normal or unremarkable urinalysis from properly collected urine specimen. More? Seek pro-evaluation &amp; counseling timely.

Question 3

how can you tell if you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Some common symptoms: Common symptoms of uti: burning on urination, urgency, increase frequency, bladder/lower pelvic pressure, nocturia (night-time urination), maybe change of color and odor of urine etc..So, if you have any of these sypmtoms, consult doc for an evaluation/treatment. Otc med such as Azo can help reduce the discomfort, but won't treat the infection itself. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 4

can you have a uti without symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not all utis are associated with symptoms, even in an otherwise 100% healthy person. Many people with neurogenic bladder dysfunction can have completely non-symptomatic utis. Some people mistakingly think that urinary malodor is not a symptom, whereas it can be a symptom of a uti.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Or a walk in clinic for a urinalysis and a urine culture.

Question 6

what causes the lower pain when you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: The infection usually causes an immune response in our body and inflammation occurs.

Question 7

is it ok to have sex while you have a uti ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is ok, but it may simply be uncomfortable for you.

Question 8

can you use a tampon while you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can. Make sure you change the tampon often. Keep things dry and drink plenty of fluids
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Question 9

how much bleeding is normal when you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Hematuria: With a UTI, hematuria can be graded as trace or gross hematuria which can be graded anywhere from 1+ to 3+ on a simple urinalysis and associated. The only "normal" hematuria associated with a UTI is the kind that goes away. Remember hematuria can be contaminant from menstruation/hemorrhoids. Any RBC casts or&gt; 3-5 red blood cells per high powered field is going to make a MD look for other causes

Question 10

is it possible for you to wear tampons if you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Uti: There are no interactions between the UTI and tampons.

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