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Why is there constant feeling to urinate after treatment?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I went to the ER two weeks ago to be treated for a UTI. I was told to go to an obstetrician if the symptoms persisted. Well, it is back. There is no cramping, no pain in my back, just a constant feeling of having to use the restroom. It hurts and throbs even when I am not using the restroom. It is unbearable. I had Bactrim in the past for the same issue. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Uzma Arqam is a dedicated Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility treatment, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She provides comprehensive women’s healthcare with a focus on safety, compassion, and personalized treatment. Dr. Arqam is committed to supporting women’s health at every stage of life through evidence-based practices and patient-centered care.

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Hi,

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Do you have the following symptoms:

  1. Feeling of wetness or bed wetting?
  2. Leakage of urine during sneezing or coughing?
  3. A severe urge to go washroom?
  4. Do your fluid intake (coffee, tea) and output match each other?

It seems to be urinary incontinence. Do repeat urinalysis and if infection recurs, take tablet Ciprofloxacin 250 mg 12 hourly for seven days also, urine culture and sensitivity tests have to be done so that we can have an idea of the organism which irritates you and drug sensitivity and resistance as well. In case of urine infection, take plenty of water, cranberry juice, and strict sex and toilet hygiene. Avoid tight and uncomfortable undergarments. If, on urinalysis, the infection does not come as you have told in your history, then because of the urgency of urine, we will have to manage you as a patient of urinary incontinence. For this, first note intake and output in a diary, take pad test, change in lifestyle, especially fluid intake, and then accordingly and subsequently further investigations like residual urine volume and cystoscopy can be taken. In a few cases, a few exercises can be done to control incontinence problems.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 29, 2018
Reviewed At May 14, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Uzma Arqam is a dedicated Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility treatment, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She provides comprehensive women’s healthcare with a focus on safety, compassion, and personalized treatment. Dr. Arqam is committed to supporting women’s health at every stage of life through evidence-based practices and patient-centered care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Uzma Arqam is a dedicated Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility treatment, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She provides comprehensive women’s healthcare with a focus on safety, compassion, and personalized treatment. Dr. Arqam is committed to supporting women’s health at every stage of life through evidence-based practices and patient-centered care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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