I Have Recurrent Uti. Went Through A Course Of Keflex

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2018

Question: I have recurrent uti. Went through a course of Keflex antibiotics for 7 days. UTI wnet a week and return about a week later. I have also take nD Mannose a few days the first time and now on my second day taking it again. What should I do

PS no burning or pain now. I have strips and they indicate I have Leucocytes high. No blood in the urine either. : )

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If you are asymptomatic, then there is nothing to be worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Ask a Doctor Service.

I have reviewed your query in detail and here is my advice.

Positive dipstick test in the absence of acute symptoms of urinary infection is not concerning. Presence of bacteria in the urinary tract without any symptoms do not require any treatment. Moreover, urinary contamination from bacteria in vagina/labia, and intake of antibiotics like Keflex can give false positive dipstick test result.

If you develop any symptoms like pain, burning, frequent urination, yellow discoloration of urine, blood in urine, or fever, then a urine analysis and culture is required for confirmation of diagnosis. If you experience repeated episodes of UTI, then imaging studies to rule out any urological/kidney issues is warranted at that time.

There is nothing to be worried at this point. Make sure that you stay hydrated.

Hope I was able to help you
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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