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Suggest Treatment For UTI During Pregnancy
Question: Hi, My wife is in third trimester (37 Weeks +). She has minor UTI.
Urine Routine Test : [Specific Gravity : 1.025, PH : 6, RBCS\HPF : 12-15, WBCS\HPF : 3-4,
Epith Cells/HPF : 10-15, Cast and Crystal and albumin : Nil ]
She has history of reoccurring UTI from last one year. Her doctor has prescribed niftran trice a day for 7 days. Is it totally safe dose in this stage of pregnancy. Please advise urgently.
Urine Routine Test : [Specific Gravity : 1.025, PH : 6, RBCS\HPF : 12-15, WBCS\HPF : 3-4,
Epith Cells/HPF : 10-15, Cast and Crystal and albumin : Nil ]
She has history of reoccurring UTI from last one year. Her doctor has prescribed niftran trice a day for 7 days. Is it totally safe dose in this stage of pregnancy. Please advise urgently.
Brief Answer:
You can take the tablet prescribed by your doctor. Its safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and I understand your concerns about urinary tract infection.
Following is my reply:
1) Urinary tract infection is common in this stage of pregnancy and leads to pain in abdomen.
2) Her urine reports show urinary tract infection for sure.
3) You can get urine culture and sensitivity test done and take antibiotics.
4) Meanwhile continue tablet niftran as prescribed by your doctor. Complete the course. It is safe to be taken now in pregnancy.
5) If it does not reduce, you can think about taking medicines as per urine culture and sensitivity report.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Dr. Soumya
You can take the tablet prescribed by your doctor. Its safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and I understand your concerns about urinary tract infection.
Following is my reply:
1) Urinary tract infection is common in this stage of pregnancy and leads to pain in abdomen.
2) Her urine reports show urinary tract infection for sure.
3) You can get urine culture and sensitivity test done and take antibiotics.
4) Meanwhile continue tablet niftran as prescribed by your doctor. Complete the course. It is safe to be taken now in pregnancy.
5) If it does not reduce, you can think about taking medicines as per urine culture and sensitivity report.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Dr. Soumya
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