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I know i have a uti and its in the middle of the night, how can i get rid of the pain so i can sleep the rest of the night?

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See you doctor...: Urine dipsticks and microscopic urinalysis can suggest uti, but the definitive test is a urine culture, which can take 36-72 hours to come back. If you are having symptoms, such as burning urination, frequency, urgency, or urine discoloration, i suggest you see your doctor to have a culture performed. It is not wrong to take antibiotics while you wait for the results if your doctor prescribes it.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I know i have a uti and its in the middle of the night, how can i get rid of the pain so i can sleep the rest of the night?

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