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A member asked:

What can i take for a uti? antibotics aren't working.. is there anything else that can help? my lower stomach is ridiculously swollen

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Complication: If urinary symptoms have not cleared with a course of antibiotics the there may be resistant bacteria or a complication like bladder outlet obstruction present. It may be other pathology in the pelvis.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 3/17/2017

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