Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection commonly affecting the lower urinary tract, namely bladder and urethra. It can occur in both men and women. It is treated with a course of antibiotics.
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I have pain in my suprapubic region and dysuria after sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male and have been married for the past seven years. I do not have any medical condition currently. However, after sexual intercourse, I have had pain in my suprapubic region, dysuria, and flank pain for the past year. My partner does not have any symptoms. l do not... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Regarding your symptoms of suprapubic pain, dysuria, and flank pain after intercourse with your spouse, I propose you have developed a urinary tract infection. I suggest you ta... Read Full »
I need a second opinion on the treatment done for a child with a neurogenic bladder. Please guide.
Query: Hi doctor, A 10-year-old boy was already diagnosed with Bardet- Biedl syndrome (BBS), CKD (chronic kidney disease), hypogonadism, and neurogenic bladder complained of recurrent urinary tract infection and constipation. The child got Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy ten days back. I have attached the... Read Full »
Dr. Manu Chandarashekhara Bharadwaj
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the discharge summary (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand that appendicular mitrofanoff was done after the diagnosis of the Neurogenic bladder. I want to let you know that mitrofanoff is the surgery in cases of neurogenic bl... Read Full »
Why do I have high levels of lymphocytes in my urine?
Query: Hello doctor, I have done my urinalysis and CBC in which there are high levels of lymphocytes and monocytes. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Based on the results of your urinalysis and CBC (complete blood count), you may have an infection or inflammation in your urinary tract. The high le... Read Full »
I have itching in my penis. Should I consult urologist?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel itching inside my penis for a few days. Please advise what to do. May I consult a urologist? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I would like to know a few more details too. How is your urine stream? Do you have to wake up at night to pass urine? Do you have diabetes? The possible reason would be either a urinary tract infection or infection at the top of the p... Read Full »
What do pus cells and RBCs in urine indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, Patient is suffering from fever, headache, pain while passing urine, and foul smell in urine. He had a complete urine test. Pus cells, leukocytes, and RBCs are present in urine. He has been taking Augmentin 625 mg and Dolo 650 for the past three days. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The patient is suffering from a severe urinary tract infection. Also, the urine examination shows glucose in urine. So, diabetes is not under control, or the patient does not know that... Read Full »
What is the treatment for recurrent UTIs in a 76-year-old person?
Query: Hi doctor, This is regarding my friend's dad, aged 76-years-old. He has had recurrent urinary tract infections in the past three months, and every time the culture shows up, some bacteria, I guess, E Coli. He also strains while passing urine and has weak power (stream). He has also already taken Nit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will answer your questions. He is always having infections and RBC (red blood cells) in urine, which means whenever he is having UTI (urinary tract infection), pus cells and RBC are bound to come. Sometimes the organism is resistant to oral antibiotics, so we have to ... Read Full »
How can I manage burning sensation associated with urinary infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a urinary infection (buring sensation while passing urine) for past one month. The urine culture test revealed Proteus mirabilis 100000 colonies/ml grown. Since all of the tablet-based antibiotics came resistive, the doctor prescribed Amikacin 500 mg injection 1-0-1 which came as... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your latest report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), you still have E-coli urinary tract infection. I would suggest you take injection Meropenem 1 gm i.v. twice daily for five days. Of all the antibiotics, Meropenem is the most sensitive. I wou... Read Full »
Why are my UTI and urethral itching not improving with any antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male, and I used to have a recurrent UTI. For the past two months, my urethra is constantly itching. I did a kidney function test, and my uric acid was high. My urine culture test shows bacterial culture. I was prescribed antibiotics and antifungals, but nothing imp... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your description states that you have an infection that does not respond to antibiotics or antifungals. The reason is either the infection is in the prostate, or a proper antibiotic is not given. Antibiotics should be prescribed according to the organism's sensitivity, ... Read Full »
My wife has postpartum preeclampsia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 36-year-old wife has a urine infection. She was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia after two days of delivery of a female child. She had high blood pressure at the time of delivery but now it is normal. Her average blood pressure is 110/75 mmHg. She had a severe urinary infectio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest you to repeat urine culture and drug sensitivity to determine the bacteria causing infection and the antibiotic to which it is sensitive. Few bacteria which cause urinary infection in women develop resistance very easily and become difficult to treat.... Read Full »
I have pain when I pee during my periods. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been on my period for 15 days so far, and I just noticed today when I pee it stings first and then goes away. I am a virgin. I also missed my period for a month or two before this occurred due to stress with classes. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to get stressed. You might be having urinary tract infection, which is very common in girls. You take care of your hygiene, especially during periods and frequent change sanitary towels and wash the area with plain water as many times as possible. Se... Read Full »