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Grandfather Is Suffering From STD
Question:
Recently my grandfather has contracted a urinary tract infection, the bacteria is called
Recently my grandfather has contracted a urinary tract infection, the bacteria is called
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your grandfather has history of STD. Presently, he has contracted urinary tract infection.
Since your grandfather has contracted urinary tract infection, you are advised to get him clinically examined by a Urologist. Get him Urinalysis (R/E & C/S) done so that he can be treated with a course of specific antibiotics.
UTI's are commonly treated with a combination medicine prescribed.
His treating Urologist will recommend getting done STD tests to stay on the safer side. (since he has a history of STDs) If reports are positive, he will be treated with antibiotics/antivirals.
Your grandfather is advised to keep himself well hydrated. Avoid using public washrooms. If sexually active, he should avoid any sexual activity for a couple of days.
He should stay away from smoking, recreational drugs, alcohol or addictions if any. Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your grandfather has history of STD. Presently, he has contracted urinary tract infection.
Since your grandfather has contracted urinary tract infection, you are advised to get him clinically examined by a Urologist. Get him Urinalysis (R/E & C/S) done so that he can be treated with a course of specific antibiotics.
UTI's are commonly treated with a combination medicine prescribed.
His treating Urologist will recommend getting done STD tests to stay on the safer side. (since he has a history of STDs) If reports are positive, he will be treated with antibiotics/antivirals.
Your grandfather is advised to keep himself well hydrated. Avoid using public washrooms. If sexually active, he should avoid any sexual activity for a couple of days.
He should stay away from smoking, recreational drugs, alcohol or addictions if any. Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
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Dr. Kampana
Hello Dr. XXXXXXX K
Thank you for your advice.
But I just want to clarify some things, and restate my question.
Clarification:
He doesn't have a history with STDs. He has been sexually inactive for the past 30 years. So there is no possibility that he contracted the bacteria from sexual intercourse. This has never happened before, this is the first time that he has contracted a bacteria that causes Urinary Tract Infection.
Questions:
1. The bacteria that he currently has, could it have been transmitted to him via non-sexual contact from me?
2. Are the bacteria that I listed in my original request related?
3. Is there a possibility that he got his Urinary Tract Infection from the bacteria that I have?
Thank you,
-Bryan
Thank you for your advice.
But I just want to clarify some things, and restate my question.
Clarification:
He doesn't have a history with STDs. He has been sexually inactive for the past 30 years. So there is no possibility that he contracted the bacteria from sexual intercourse. This has never happened before, this is the first time that he has contracted a bacteria that causes Urinary Tract Infection.
Questions:
1. The bacteria that he currently has, could it have been transmitted to him via non-sexual contact from me?
2. Are the bacteria that I listed in my original request related?
3. Is there a possibility that he got his Urinary Tract Infection from the bacteria that I have?
Thank you,
-Bryan
Brief Answer:
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In the original question, I cannot see what bacteria you have as that statement is left incomplete in your text, can you kindly mention what bacteria you have? If possible, please upload the reports.
UTIs are not sexually transmitted and are not contagious. This means that people with a UTI will not pass on a UTI to their partner. If a person already has an STD, it can cause a UTI.
UTI is commonly caused by E.Coli. Blockages in the urinary tract (due to kidney stone, enlarged prostate, etc) can trap urine in the bladder and hence cause UTI.
In old age, diabetes and other diseases can impair the immune system and increase the risk of UTIs.
Other risk factors for a UTI are: using a catheter, urinary procedure, urinary surgery or an exam of your urinary tract that involves medical instruments.
UTI can occur from anus, dirty hands, or skin as infection may get into the urethra and travel to the bladder or other parts of the urinary tract.
Help him maintain hygiene. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any more questions, you are free to ask me. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In the original question, I cannot see what bacteria you have as that statement is left incomplete in your text, can you kindly mention what bacteria you have? If possible, please upload the reports.
UTIs are not sexually transmitted and are not contagious. This means that people with a UTI will not pass on a UTI to their partner. If a person already has an STD, it can cause a UTI.
UTI is commonly caused by E.Coli. Blockages in the urinary tract (due to kidney stone, enlarged prostate, etc) can trap urine in the bladder and hence cause UTI.
In old age, diabetes and other diseases can impair the immune system and increase the risk of UTIs.
Other risk factors for a UTI are: using a catheter, urinary procedure, urinary surgery or an exam of your urinary tract that involves medical instruments.
UTI can occur from anus, dirty hands, or skin as infection may get into the urethra and travel to the bladder or other parts of the urinary tract.
Help him maintain hygiene. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any more questions, you are free to ask me. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I don't know why but my full comment was cut off at the first line. I'll try to explain as clearly as possible the situation:
The story:
My partner had contracted a yeast infection from taking antibiotics. Me and her had intercourse on the 22nd of November, last month. Later we found out from the doctor that she had a bacteria called "Lactobacillus".
2 weeks ago, one morning, I felt intense pain while urinating. So I went to the doctor and he took a sample of my urine. And the result stated that I had 2 kinds of bacteria "Ureaplasma urealyticum" & "Gardnerella vaginalis". I have been taking prescribed antibiotics for the past 2 weeks, and the pain has completely gone away.
I live with my grandparents. I have been trying to stay as hygienic as possible so as not to spread whatever bacteria I have.
Now, my grandfather's health has been noticeably poorer than usual. The hole in his stomach which leads to his bladder, and in which a catheter is used to drain his urine, has been excreting a dark green gooey substance. So 3 days ago we took him to the doctors to get an analysis.
2 days later and the results were in, he has a bacteria called "Staphylococcus saprophyticus". I had read online that it can have a nauseating effect. My grandfather complains that he has pains in his stomach region, and also around where the catheter is inserted. And he also as less energy than usual. The doctor has prescribed him antibiotics.
This is the history of his health:
He has had 2 strokes (which has paralyzed most of his body via shrinking his arteries), he has type-2 diabetes, he cannot walk without assistance, he has frequent constipation, he has not engaged in any sexual activity for the past 30 years, he takes insulin and blood pressure medication, and he uses a catheter to drain his urine.
My granfather has never had an STD, and neither have I, nor my partner.
So my question is this:
Could the bacteria which is currently affecting my grandfather "Staphylococcus saprophyticus", come from me? I had "Ureaplasma urealyticum" and "Gardnerella vaginalis". And could the bacteria which I had have come from my partner's yeast infection "Lactobacillus"? So basically, could he have contracted the bacteria from me, or is that an impossibility since our bacteria are different?
Thank you
The story:
My partner had contracted a yeast infection from taking antibiotics. Me and her had intercourse on the 22nd of November, last month. Later we found out from the doctor that she had a bacteria called "Lactobacillus".
2 weeks ago, one morning, I felt intense pain while urinating. So I went to the doctor and he took a sample of my urine. And the result stated that I had 2 kinds of bacteria "Ureaplasma urealyticum" & "Gardnerella vaginalis". I have been taking prescribed antibiotics for the past 2 weeks, and the pain has completely gone away.
I live with my grandparents. I have been trying to stay as hygienic as possible so as not to spread whatever bacteria I have.
Now, my grandfather's health has been noticeably poorer than usual. The hole in his stomach which leads to his bladder, and in which a catheter is used to drain his urine, has been excreting a dark green gooey substance. So 3 days ago we took him to the doctors to get an analysis.
2 days later and the results were in, he has a bacteria called "Staphylococcus saprophyticus". I had read online that it can have a nauseating effect. My grandfather complains that he has pains in his stomach region, and also around where the catheter is inserted. And he also as less energy than usual. The doctor has prescribed him antibiotics.
This is the history of his health:
He has had 2 strokes (which has paralyzed most of his body via shrinking his arteries), he has type-2 diabetes, he cannot walk without assistance, he has frequent constipation, he has not engaged in any sexual activity for the past 30 years, he takes insulin and blood pressure medication, and he uses a catheter to drain his urine.
My granfather has never had an STD, and neither have I, nor my partner.
So my question is this:
Could the bacteria which is currently affecting my grandfather "Staphylococcus saprophyticus", come from me? I had "Ureaplasma urealyticum" and "Gardnerella vaginalis". And could the bacteria which I had have come from my partner's yeast infection "Lactobacillus"? So basically, could he have contracted the bacteria from me, or is that an impossibility since our bacteria are different?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services. Thank you for the detailed story. I can understand your concern.
No, the bacteria Staphylococcus saprophyticus is not coming from you. Moreover, you are not infected with the said bacteria. Kindly, do not get stressed up or bothered with that.
Staphylococcus saprophyticus is commonly caused in elderly who have an indwelling catheter. They may be either diabetic or immunocompromised that puts them into risk of infection (UTI).
It occurs because the drainage bag may not be emptied as required, the catheter may not be regularly cleaned, urine in the catheter bag may flow backward into the bladder, etc.
To prevent it, the skin around the catheter should be cleaned each day, the catheter should be cleaned, the drainage bag should be emptied several times a day, the catheter should be changed as & when required, the hands should be kept clean after bowel movement or handling the catheter or drainage bag.
The treating doctor has prescribed him antibiotics, the infection and pain should go away after completing the course of the medication prescribed. If needed intravenous antibiotics are also given in cases of resistant or severe infection.
In case of pain due to bladder spasms, anti-spasmodic is prescribed. No worries. Keep the treating doctor informed.
Since you are sexually active with your partner, either of you can contract infection from each other.
Ureaplasma can be passed during sexual contact. Bacterial vaginosis (Gardnerella vaginitis) occurs in people who are sexually active and in long-term relationships with just one person.
Both the partners need to be treated; routine use of condoms may help to prevent this.
Regarding ''Lactobacillus'', allow me to explain.
If one has too much Gardnerella bacteria it is indicative of BV (Gardnerella vaginitis). While lack of lactobacillus or the wrong composition of lactobacillus causes an imbalance in the presence of Gardnerella, leading to BV.
Having the right amount of Gardnerella and lactobacillus means that the vaginal flora is in balance and infection-free.
Take care of your hygiene and do not douche. Stay away from vaginal douches, to have an infection free vaginal flora. Douching does more harm than good as it removes the good bacteria & makes the vagina prone to infections like BV or yeast infection.
Hope I have clarified all your questions. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services. Thank you for the detailed story. I can understand your concern.
No, the bacteria Staphylococcus saprophyticus is not coming from you. Moreover, you are not infected with the said bacteria. Kindly, do not get stressed up or bothered with that.
Staphylococcus saprophyticus is commonly caused in elderly who have an indwelling catheter. They may be either diabetic or immunocompromised that puts them into risk of infection (UTI).
It occurs because the drainage bag may not be emptied as required, the catheter may not be regularly cleaned, urine in the catheter bag may flow backward into the bladder, etc.
To prevent it, the skin around the catheter should be cleaned each day, the catheter should be cleaned, the drainage bag should be emptied several times a day, the catheter should be changed as & when required, the hands should be kept clean after bowel movement or handling the catheter or drainage bag.
The treating doctor has prescribed him antibiotics, the infection and pain should go away after completing the course of the medication prescribed. If needed intravenous antibiotics are also given in cases of resistant or severe infection.
In case of pain due to bladder spasms, anti-spasmodic is prescribed. No worries. Keep the treating doctor informed.
Since you are sexually active with your partner, either of you can contract infection from each other.
Ureaplasma can be passed during sexual contact. Bacterial vaginosis (Gardnerella vaginitis) occurs in people who are sexually active and in long-term relationships with just one person.
Both the partners need to be treated; routine use of condoms may help to prevent this.
Regarding ''Lactobacillus'', allow me to explain.
If one has too much Gardnerella bacteria it is indicative of BV (Gardnerella vaginitis). While lack of lactobacillus or the wrong composition of lactobacillus causes an imbalance in the presence of Gardnerella, leading to BV.
Having the right amount of Gardnerella and lactobacillus means that the vaginal flora is in balance and infection-free.
Take care of your hygiene and do not douche. Stay away from vaginal douches, to have an infection free vaginal flora. Douching does more harm than good as it removes the good bacteria & makes the vagina prone to infections like BV or yeast infection.
Hope I have clarified all your questions. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
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