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How accurate are the at home uti test? i did two tests and it was positive. my symptoms are burning and itching. hard to urinate and very little comes out. i also have interstitial cystitis so it could just be a flare?

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"UTI symptoms" ?: The symptoms described are usually sufficient to suspect a urinary tract infection. A positive "home test" is also a good reason to call your gyn or family physician for a "clean catch" urine specimen and appropriate antibiotic therapy if indicated.

Answered 1/5/2021

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A member asked:

How accurate are the at home uti test? i did two tests and it was positive. my symptoms are burning and itching. hard to urinate and very little comes out. i also have interstitial cystitis so it could just be a flare?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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