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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 »
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 »
How to treat urinary tract infections in an elderly woman?
Query: Hello doctor,My 86-year-old bedridden mother has a urinary infection. The culture and sensitivity reports are attached. Can you tell me which antibiotics to take? Also, can the low level of antibiotics prevent future infections of the urinary tract? She was having E. coli for a year and a half until... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly answer these questions. Does she pass urine properly or is she on a catheter? Is she in diapers? Does she have any problems in passing urine? Are there any urinary symptoms? Is she having control and sensation of urine? Does she have any episodes of fever? The... Read Full »
Is blood in my mom's urine due to UTI or Xarelto?
Query: Hi doctor, This deals with my mother, who has a history of chronic E. coli bladder infections. She has been on preventative antibiotics and topical estrogen. Recently, she was eight months UTI free with being on 2000 mg mannose sugar daily. Her eGFR was 65 around six months ago. I reduced the sugar ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the history and the reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Clearly, she is a case of recurrent UTI (urinary tract infection). We need to determine the cause of UTI. In my opinion, it is because of her age her bladder po... Read Full »
Why do I face symptoms of cloudy urine?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a healthy 32-year-old female with no past urologic complaints. Starting three months ago, I had some episodes of cloudy urine and I got a urinalysis and had 1 plus leukocyte esterase and occasional WBC and RBC. Urine culture came back with 100,000 colonies of Proteus. I took five ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. The length of female urethra is only 1.5 inch. So naturally, females are more prone to urinary tract infections (UTI) than males. What are your symptoms at present? Do you have any urinary problems like a poor flow of urine, burning, etc.? UTI... Read Full »
Please suggest some medicines for my wife's UTI and hematuria.
Query: Hi doctor, My 31 year old wife got UTI and hematuria last year, which got resolved after medication. Today she started having UTI symptoms like frequent urination with burning and pain. Please suggest some medicines. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She needs to get these basic tests which are, ultrasound of the abdomen, urine routine and culture, CBC (complete blood count), and serum creatinine. For the time being, I suggest you try taking the medications for the urinary tract infection (UTI) which are, tablet Niftr... Read Full »
Is Amikacin a safer option to treat UTI while breastfeeding?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 36 year old female. I am currently breast feeding. I am suffering from severe UTI since 20 days. My gynecologist suggested Ceftum, Citralka, and Urispas for three days. After taking the course I was fine for two days. But, after two days, the UTI symptoms came back, but not as se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are suffering from a urinary tract infection with E.coli.Nitrofurantoin is the correct medicine, as per your urine culture report. As the infection is severe, your symptoms will r... Read Full »
Why is there frequent urination during night time?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 78 years old. She has high BP and diabetes. She takes regular tablets. She gets UTI at least once a year. She is currently complaining of a burning sensation all over the body. During the daytime, she passes very less urine. But during night time, she is going very frequently... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have sonography of abdomen? If not, please do an ultrasound of abdomen with post-void residual urine to rule out any physical cause of UTI (urinary tract infection). As per the history, you can give tablet Levofloxacin 500 mg once daily for seven days and tablet ... Read Full »
Does urinating after sexual intercourse prevent UTI?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years female. I do not smoke or drink. My weight is 203 pounds. I have recurring UTIs for two months. It started when I did not pee after sex. My symptoms improve on taking antibiotics but return whenever they are discontinued. A urologist suggested a cystoscopy and urodynamics, w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. This issue is very common in young females of your age, so nothing to worry about. I have some questions for you. Have you done a urine test? Does it happen only after having sex? I think cystoscopy or urodynamic study is not required at prese... Read Full »
What should be done further for my father's urine infection?
Query: Hi doctor, My father has a urine infection since last 15 days. His creatinine is 4.8. The ultrasound report showed enlarged prostate and intact kidney size. He lost appetite since last one month. He is only taking a half glass of milk daily only. His fasting sugar was 113. He is a diabetes patient a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please relax and do not worry. Is your father on catheter? For how long creatinine is 4.8? Was it normal before a few days? Raise in creatinine can be because of two things. Either diabetes is causing kidney damage or prostate obstruction causing back pressure on the kid... Read Full »