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I have a strong and frequent urge to pee. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, In the morning, I have a strong and frequent urge to pass urine. It continues for an hour or two. After urinating normally, only droppings take place. Today, a few drops of blood also came. My intake of water is about 8 cups a day. There is no discharge or itching. Throughout the day it i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you have developed urinary tract infection (UTI). It is common in diabetic patients to develop infection despite good water intake. I suggest you get urine routine and microscopy along with urine culture sensitivity done. Take antibiotics accordingly. Let me kn... Read Full »
Can antibiotics be taken for Klebsiella infection during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 15 weeks pregnant and have been suffering from urinary tract infections on and off for the last month. I gave my urine for culture and it showed up Klebsiella one lakh count. My gynecologist advised to take Norfloxacin 400 mg twice a day but the internet has a mixed review of the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Norfloxacin can be given in the second trimester of pregnancy that is after 13 weeks. Your urine culture report shows that it will be sensitive to Norfloxacin. Klebsiella is a very resistant bacteria. You will need a prolonged treatment with N... Read Full »
Does My Aunt Need Biopsy For Urine Infection? Please Help
Query: Hi doctor, My aunt is suffering from urine infection. Doctor advised her to go for a biopsy to find out the cause. My concern is, is it safe to get a biopsy? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern. But, biopsy is not recommended for any form urinary tract infection (UTI). Biopsy is a test of a small amount of mass which is usually done when cancer is suspected. Read Full »
Does UTI cause pain and burning sensation after intercourse?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I got married recently. After having intercourse with my husband, I feel too much pain in my vagina and also burning sensation while urinating. I also feel frequent urination. Is this urinary tract infection? Please suggest some medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right. You have symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). Please get a urine culture and sensitivity done. We can start the appropriate antibiotic then. Meanwhile, have plenty of water of about 10-15 glasses a day to flush out the toxins. Read Full »