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I recently had a uti and it was treated with antibiotics. im still experiencing irritation in the urethra and bladder. feels bad a lot after eating. im drinking nothing but water. doctor said its no longer a uti. ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Urethra: sounds like you're having primarily symptoms associated with irritation of your urethra. A common cause for this after a course of antibiotics would be a fungal problem. It is possible that you UTI with a urethritis to begin with.

Answered 11/26/2019

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A member asked:

I recently had a uti and it was treated with antibiotics. im still experiencing irritation in the urethra and bladder. feels bad a lot after eating. im drinking nothing but water. doctor said its no longer a uti. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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