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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Query: Hello doctor,Last month, a week after menstruation I had spotting. I started seeing traces of blood after using the toilet and my discharge appeared like chocolate sometimes. I got UTI tests done and I have UTI and hormonal imbalance. I am taking antibiotics currently. I have been having a normal cy... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From the symptoms described, I presume that you have a urinary tract infection. Frequent urination at night (known as nocturia), pain while urinating (known as dysuria), as well as frequent urination during the day (known as polyuria), are the s... Read Full »