What are the effective ways to manage urinary tract infections?

Question

Hello doctor,

I took a pill five days ago, and since then, I have been experiencing light bleeding while urinating, along with cramps and a headache.

Should I be worried, or is this a common side effect?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can understand your concern.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) affects your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis), or kidney infection UTI may be treated with antibiotics, but they are not always needed.

Symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) may include:

Pain or a burning sensation when peeing (dysuria).
Needing to pee more often than usual.
Needing to pee more often than usual during the night (nocturia).
A sudden need to pee or more urgently than usual.
Pee that looks cloudy.
Blood in pee.
Lower tummy pain or pain in your back, just under the ribs.
A high temperature, or feeling hot and shivery.
A very low temperature below 36C.
Your pee may also be dark or smelly. If this is your only symptom, it might be because you have not been drinking enough water.

I will advise you to do the following test

Urine complete examination.

Medication

Tablet Ciprofloxacin 500mg two times a day for 7 days.
Cran max sachet (UTI sachet) two times a day for 20 days.
Tablet Tranexamic acid two times a day for 5 days.

I hope I have answered your query.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.