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I think i have a uti?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O UTI: SX May be a UTI VS Vaginitis the cause can be multifaceted you need full exam , UAC&S pelvic exam cultures/labs and STD SCREEN to determine diagnosis and treatment options. First line normally Macrobid/Bactrim/Cipro. Seek prompt medical attention

Answered 7/31/2017

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UTI: A simple urine test should provide the clue and in some patients a urine culture maybe needed to see if there is a bacterial and what type and if abx can kill it. Contact your MD all abx are prescription and you will need the MD. If you have symptoms best to get a urine test done.

Answered 6/19/2015

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

U require urinalysis: Only way to confirm UTI is by urinalysis. Usual symptoms are : Frequent need to urinate, burning sensation with urination, increased sense of urge to urinate, wetting, foul smelling urine, pain in pubic or suprapubic area. More serious UTIs can be associated with fever &/or back/flank pain. However, first thing to do is get urine tested

Answered 6/21/2015

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What is the question: If you have symptoms of infection such as frequency,urgency,painful urination,foul smelling urine.possible leakage ,why don't you see your doctor,or visit a health facility ? It is not hard to treat UTI Until you see a doctor drink 8 oz glass of cranberry juice three times a day GOOD LUCK Debra..you are still young !!!!

Answered 6/23/2015

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UTI: UTI commonly presents as discomfort on passing urine, increased frequency of urination and lower abdominal pain. Severe infection can also cause people to have fever , nausea. vomiting and back pain. Urine analysis help to diagnose urine infection.Ural sachets can be taken for symptomatic relief but antibiotics would still be needed so please consult your doctor.

Answered 3/12/2017

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Check it out: A urinalysis or urine dipstick examination would tell, go to your doctir or urgent care, meanwhile, drink more plain fluids, cranberry juice if available, good luck

Answered 2/27/2019

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You might be right: In order to formulate a diagnosis of UTI a thorough symptom review, an exam and likely urine studies will be needed.

Answered 2/26/2020

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