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Suggest Treatment For Persistent UTI

Posted on Sat, 13 Dec 2014

Question: i have an induation of 13mm in recent mantoux test and treated for UTI with knlebsiella spp for the past six months. but of no vain. I am yet to go for another urine test on coming monday

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Underlying cause of persistent UTI should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

Your findings suggests urinary tract infection(UTI).
UTI is indicated by cloudy appearance of urine and presence of excessive pus cells and RBC in urine.

I suggest few more investigations like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,renal function test,Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen to my patients.

Proper antibiotics should be prescribed after culture and sensitivity report.
You should drink plenty of fluids.
I also suggest to take alkalizing syrup to my patients.

Persistent UTI in your case may be due to many reasons like inappropriate antibiotics,persistent source of infection etc.It need evaluation.

Mantoux test is not specific.It need further evaluation.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (8 minutes later)

I have normal blood sugar

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Persistent UTI can occur even without elevated blood suga

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

Persistent UTI can occur even without elevated blood sugar.
You need proper work-up and take full course of antibiotics.You will be alright.
Ultrasound of abdomen is important for you.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju