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I feel i have a uti. had it before, same symptoms - severe pain, pain when peeing & bleeding. can u pls prescribe antibiotics?

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Dr. Jason Sample answered

No: A healthcare professional cannot prescribe antibiotics without performing a history and physical examination. In your case, a urinalysis and culture would also be done. Without these things, there can be no prescription for antibiotics.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

I feel i have a uti. had it before, same symptoms - severe pain, pain when peeing & bleeding. can u pls prescribe antibiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jason Sample answered

Dr Lin agreed

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