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Sisters paraplegic and has blood in urine. 90% positive its a uti. can't get in doctor today. what should she do until she gets in?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Call office: may want a urine specimen to lab for exam and culture. Drink water 8 or so glasses a day. Clean area of urethra thoroughly. Doc can call in antibiotic if convinced of symptoms and signs

Answered 1/5/2015

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A member asked:

Sisters paraplegic and has blood in urine. 90% positive its a uti. can't get in doctor today. what should she do until she gets in?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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