HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

How Long Does It Take To Recover From UTI?

default
Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2015
Question: Good evening sir, my son has completed 6 months. One month ago, he had UTI ( E.coli growth greater than 100000) with fever 100 degree. Dr gave ceftriaxone IV injection for 5 days and oral Paracep and Cefixime after IV for 5 days. Fever gone immediately after giving first day of ceftriaxone. He is active now no problem. After 10 days Dr advised me to take urine culture again in addition to USG abdomen. Again, his urine culture test result shows E.coli growth again (greater than 100000). But USG abdomen came normal. Now, Dr gave Urifast for 7 days (3 mL 3 times a day). But whenever I give Urifast, he vomits immediately. I'm giving Nanpro along with BF, but for the past few days, he don't like to drink Nanpro also but wants to BF. Now sometimes head, palm and feet are warm but when I checked with thermometer, it shows 97.3 to 98 F. Pls suggest me what I should do and pls also reply why his infection does not cure yet. I look forward to hearing from you for your valuable suggestions and advice. Thank you.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Arun (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
urinary infection can be difficult to treat

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us Usually urinary tract infection may not settle with one course of antibiotics.
It may need repeated courses if infection load is high like in your child.
But don't worry.
USG abdomen is normal.
Continue current treatment.
Repeat test after the course is over.
Ensure he drinks plenty of liquids.
Wishing your son good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
Note: Consult a Urologist online for consultation about prostate and bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, impotence and erectile dysfunction - Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Arun

Pediatrician, Pulmonology

Practicing since :2003

Answered : 1966 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
How Long Does It Take To Recover From UTI?

Brief Answer: urinary infection can be difficult to treat Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us Usually urinary tract infection may not settle with one course of antibiotics. It may need repeated courses if infection load is high like in your child. But don't worry. USG abdomen is normal. Continue current treatment. Repeat test after the course is over. Ensure he drinks plenty of liquids. Wishing your son good health. Regards Dr Arun