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Question: I just finished a 10 day perscription for a possible UTI with blood in my urine and low back pain, plus light stomach cramping. The antibiotic prescribed was levofloxacin 500 mg. I still have the same symptoms but with much less blood in my urine. I still have a feeling of fullness in my belly. I have been drinking lots of water and taking my normal medications and vitamins. No fever. I don't feel terrible but I tend to get anxious about any health issues. What do you suggest as a next step?
I am a 58 year old female.
I am a 58 year old female.
Brief Answer:
Some thoughts on this
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
When you say a possible UTI, was a culture done, and a sensitivity report to determine which antibiotics the causative agent is sensitive or resistant to?
Your initial symptoms warranted a urinalysis. A urinalysis can give an indication of whether there may be stones or a urinary tract infection. If signs of an infection, then a culture and sensitivity should be done.
If these have not been done, then it is time to do so. The results of a culture at this point might be a bit muddled if the levofloxacin partially but not completely treated an infection.
I also think imaging studies would be appropriate to see if there are any stones.
My guess is that your doctor gave you a 10 day course because he or she suspected there might be mild kidney involvement in your possible UTI - otherwise an uncomplicated UTI is usually treated with fewer days of antibiotics. But when suspecting a kidney infection, a urinalysis and culture are imperative. By the way, I say a possibility of a mild kidney infection because if severe, there is fever and nausea and flank pain.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Some thoughts on this
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
When you say a possible UTI, was a culture done, and a sensitivity report to determine which antibiotics the causative agent is sensitive or resistant to?
Your initial symptoms warranted a urinalysis. A urinalysis can give an indication of whether there may be stones or a urinary tract infection. If signs of an infection, then a culture and sensitivity should be done.
If these have not been done, then it is time to do so. The results of a culture at this point might be a bit muddled if the levofloxacin partially but not completely treated an infection.
I also think imaging studies would be appropriate to see if there are any stones.
My guess is that your doctor gave you a 10 day course because he or she suspected there might be mild kidney involvement in your possible UTI - otherwise an uncomplicated UTI is usually treated with fewer days of antibiotics. But when suspecting a kidney infection, a urinalysis and culture are imperative. By the way, I say a possibility of a mild kidney infection because if severe, there is fever and nausea and flank pain.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
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