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Urinary Tract Infection

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 frequently get UTIs after being sexually active. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Ever since I had started being sexually active last year, I have been getting frequent UTIs. I had been having a UTI for a long while. I got it checked last week, and I was prescribed Sofilex for five days. The UTI got better, and everything was fine for about a week, and today it star...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have already mentioned, sexual activity is a risk factor for UTI. A urine analysis report done during the UTI (urinary tract infection) episode, will give us a better picture of the number of pus cells. I request you to share two such reports of tests done durin...  Read Full »

I have been having severe bladder problems, vaginal soreness, burning sensation, and other symptoms for two years. What could be the potential causes?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old individual who has been dealing with a severe bladder problem for nearly two years. I experience an urgent need to urinate approximately every ten minutes, and this frequency is not an exaggeration. Despite medical consultations, my parents have stopped providing sup...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is important to monitor your nighttime bathroom visits. Please keep a record of the frequency and volume of urination to determine any changes in output. Additionally, please provide the results of your urine analysis report. Have you been...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing urinary issues from past one and a half years even after taking medications. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing persistent urinary issues for the past year and a half, but I have not found relief or gained any insight into the problem. My main symptom is a burning sensation while urinating, accompanied by increased urgency and poor flow shut-off when it worsens. I initi...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on the analysis of your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), there are no signs of stricture or prostatic obstruction, which are structural issues that could cause difficulties in ur...  Read Full »

I am a diabetic patient and had UTI due to uncontrolled sugar levels. It was treated with IV - Powercef. Can I still be prone to UTI?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a diabetic patient, I had UTI three weeks back due to uncontrolled sugar levels. I was treated with IV (powercef) and after the completion of the IV, I went for an infection check but it was not there, yet my urine was passing glucose, I went for a check and again it showed I had U...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Diabetics are more prone to infection. UTI (urinary tract infection) is usually not common in males but occasionally can occur which needs to be evaluated. I suggest you get urine culture and sensitivity, USG KUB with...  Read Full »

What is the reason for my urine infection, and how can we cure it?

Query: Hi doctor,I have not been feeling well, so I had a urinalysis done. I did start my period later that day. Are these results inclusive of starting your period? Can you help with the results of my urinalysis?  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The urine analysis report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows urinary tract infection. Did you have a fever, or urinary symptoms like night time frequency, sense of incomplete voiding, an urgency to pass urine? When urinating, does it pass freely or f...  Read Full »

I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and now suffer from a tingling sensation. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection one week ago. I underwent blood tests, but no signs of kidney infection were seen. However, the urine test showed signs of bacteria and white blood cells. Until then, I felt fine, but yesterday the tingling sensation returned and it was mo...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your query. You have febrile UTI (urinary tract infection) and a history of UTI in childhood. Kindly get an ultrasound examination of the KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder) region with PVR (pulmonary vascular resistance). Back...  Read Full »

How do I treat UTIs with a burning sensation while urinating?

Query: Hello doctor, I am newly married for 25 days. 10 days ago, I had UTI with burning sensation while urinating for which I was prescribed Augmentin 625 and Cital syrup. I took medicine for three days and had some relief. Then three days back suddenly I was not able to urinate at all. My bladder was ful...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Urinary infection is common in young married women. You had UTI and it was treated with antibiotics, causing no growth on culture. Only thing of note is draining 400 ml through a catheter, usually, retention is not common. You should not hold urine for long. Never postpon...  Read Full »

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