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Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal Pain While On Advil And Phenazopyridine
Posted on
Sun, 30 Oct 2016
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Sun, 30 Oct 2016
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Mon, 28 Nov 2016
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Question : Have lower abdominal pain in lower bladder area & bladder bloated and spongey. No other symptoms. Taking advil & phenazopyridine. Symptoms down by 50%, but still uncomfortable.
Brief Answer:
You need to have certain lab tests.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam, Hi & Welcome.
Based on the history given you seem to be suffering from inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Since Phenazopyridine exerts analgesic (pain relief) action in the urinary tract & provides symptomatic relief from burning sensation, discomfort, & urgency due to cystitis. It is devoid of antibacterial activity hence not effective if the inflammation is associated with infection.
Advil is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug effective in reducing the pain and swelling associated with inflammation only.
Had I been your treating doctor I would have requested urine analysis and an ultrasound scan to rule out infection, stones, or other problems in the urinary tract.
1. Avoid coffee, alcohol, soft drinks with caffeine and citrus juices as well as spicy foods until your infection clears. These items can irritate the bladder and aggravate a frequent or urgent need to urinate.
2. Drink plenty of liquids, especially water & keep yourself hydrated.
3. If you feel the urge to urinate, urinate frequently, don't delay using the toilet.
4. Wipe from front to back after a bowel movement. This prevents bacteria in the anal region from spreading to the vagina and urethra.
5. Take showers rather than tub baths, showering may help prevent them.
6. Gently wash the skin around the vagina and anus. Do this daily, but don't use harsh soaps or wash too vigorously. The delicate skin around these areas can become irritated.
7. Avoid using deodorant sprays or feminine products in the genital area. These products can irritate the urethra and bladder.
Hope the suggestions given above would be useful in getting rid of suspected infection.
Should you have any follow up query, I shall be glad to answer.
Best regards.
You need to have certain lab tests.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam, Hi & Welcome.
Based on the history given you seem to be suffering from inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Since Phenazopyridine exerts analgesic (pain relief) action in the urinary tract & provides symptomatic relief from burning sensation, discomfort, & urgency due to cystitis. It is devoid of antibacterial activity hence not effective if the inflammation is associated with infection.
Advil is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug effective in reducing the pain and swelling associated with inflammation only.
Had I been your treating doctor I would have requested urine analysis and an ultrasound scan to rule out infection, stones, or other problems in the urinary tract.
1. Avoid coffee, alcohol, soft drinks with caffeine and citrus juices as well as spicy foods until your infection clears. These items can irritate the bladder and aggravate a frequent or urgent need to urinate.
2. Drink plenty of liquids, especially water & keep yourself hydrated.
3. If you feel the urge to urinate, urinate frequently, don't delay using the toilet.
4. Wipe from front to back after a bowel movement. This prevents bacteria in the anal region from spreading to the vagina and urethra.
5. Take showers rather than tub baths, showering may help prevent them.
6. Gently wash the skin around the vagina and anus. Do this daily, but don't use harsh soaps or wash too vigorously. The delicate skin around these areas can become irritated.
7. Avoid using deodorant sprays or feminine products in the genital area. These products can irritate the urethra and bladder.
Hope the suggestions given above would be useful in getting rid of suspected infection.
Should you have any follow up query, I shall be glad to answer.
Best regards.
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