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I Was Diagnosed With A Uti Last Wed. Have Been
Question: I was diagnosed with a uti last Wed. Have been taking my med macrobid 100 as directed. I have terrible burning when urinating. Other times I build up and cant urinate at all. Anything i can use to alleviate the burn? My crotch feels swollen and painful. No yeast.
Brief Answer:
may need different antibiotic, cranberry products, fluids, pain meds
Detailed Answer:
HI, thnks for using helthcre mgic
Macrobid is used for urinry trct infections only. It loclizes to the bldder, mening tht it does not help if the urinary tract infection involves other res of the urinary tract
Urinary tract infections can be localized to the bladder but in many cases, can spread to involve the ureter, urethra or kidneys.
Though antibiotics do not work instantly, there is normally a change by 36 to 48 hours, at least slight improvement is expected by that time.
It would be best to be reassessed , urine culture done and sent to the lb so that the exact bacteria causing the infection can be found, the lab can also determine which meds would work best.
If urine culture is not possible, your doctor may simply change the antibiotics to one that works in other res of the urinary tract.
You can dd cranberry products to your treatment regimen , this may help reduce your symptoms. Use a lot of fluids to flush the renal tract.
Anti inflammatory pin medication may help reduce your discomfort as well eg ibuprofen, naproxen etc
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may need different antibiotic, cranberry products, fluids, pain meds
Detailed Answer:
HI, thnks for using helthcre mgic
Macrobid is used for urinry trct infections only. It loclizes to the bldder, mening tht it does not help if the urinary tract infection involves other res of the urinary tract
Urinary tract infections can be localized to the bladder but in many cases, can spread to involve the ureter, urethra or kidneys.
Though antibiotics do not work instantly, there is normally a change by 36 to 48 hours, at least slight improvement is expected by that time.
It would be best to be reassessed , urine culture done and sent to the lb so that the exact bacteria causing the infection can be found, the lab can also determine which meds would work best.
If urine culture is not possible, your doctor may simply change the antibiotics to one that works in other res of the urinary tract.
You can dd cranberry products to your treatment regimen , this may help reduce your symptoms. Use a lot of fluids to flush the renal tract.
Anti inflammatory pin medication may help reduce your discomfort as well eg ibuprofen, naproxen etc
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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