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Suggest Treatment For Cystitis Of The Urinary Tract
Question: pretty certain that I have cystitis of the uninary tract. Frequent, painful urination. Like every half hour. What to do?!
Brief Answer:
confirmation and treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
with the symptoms you've described, a lower urinary tract infection (UTI) is indeed the most likely diagnosis. You can confirm it with a urinalysis and perhaps also a urine culture (although this is not necessary). Antibiotics will make you feel better and kill the pathogen. The most appropriate antibiotic will be determined by your history. Important information include: recent antibiotic exposure, risk for resistant pathogen (like recent hospitalization), history of allergic reaction to antibiotics, etc.
For most uncomplicated UTI the following antibiotics are considered to be good picks: amoxicillin-clavulanate, cephalosporins, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, quinolones, nitrofurantoin. You'd better consult your doctor for the most appropriate antibiotic for your case.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
Kind Regards!
confirmation and treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
with the symptoms you've described, a lower urinary tract infection (UTI) is indeed the most likely diagnosis. You can confirm it with a urinalysis and perhaps also a urine culture (although this is not necessary). Antibiotics will make you feel better and kill the pathogen. The most appropriate antibiotic will be determined by your history. Important information include: recent antibiotic exposure, risk for resistant pathogen (like recent hospitalization), history of allergic reaction to antibiotics, etc.
For most uncomplicated UTI the following antibiotics are considered to be good picks: amoxicillin-clavulanate, cephalosporins, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, quinolones, nitrofurantoin. You'd better consult your doctor for the most appropriate antibiotic for your case.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
Kind Regards!
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