
Have UTI, Heavy And Irregular Periods, Cramps. What Should I Do? Taking Cranberry Teablets

Thank you for your comprehensive and detailed history. First at all they must confirm you which level of urinary tract affected , upper ( kidney) or lower bladder, urethra. Secondly, they must confirm cause of infection, is bacterial, fungal , viral sometime parasites. Usually patient with confirmed bacterial infection have following symptoms : dysuria ( painful urination), frequency, urgency, lower abdominal discomfort, or flank pain, burning sensation. Before start antibiotic therapy for definitive clarification I would advice very detailed investigation : antimicrobial susceptibility test ( antibiogram) where they can detect exactly and very correctly most effective and potent antibiotic against bacteria caused your UTI., Urine and blood cultures as a standard to diagnose UTI, Urine microscopic test ( microscopic exam to count white and blood cells, ) Nitrate test ( positive test is highly specific for UTI), kidney function test ( to determine if upper or lower tract is affected ).All these test will help to understand and clarify your condition and which pathogen cause your infection and accordingly choose right drug. Plus you have to follow measures to prevent relapse such a : during the treatment avoid sexual intercourse ( is the risk factor ) or attempt voiding immediately after intercourse, cranberry juice or tablets daily, adequate intake of fluids, if you use spermicide or diaphragm try avoid them ( risk factor ). Will be better to come back to your Doctor to clarify all these details.
I wish you good luck and speedy recovery,
Hope this helps and I have answered your query. If you have additional queries don’t hesitate to ask.
Best Regards,
Dr.Mihail

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