Suggest Treatment For Urethral Pain And Frequent Urination

Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2015

Question: Hi Dr XXXXXXX I have been suffering with UTU symptoms for 4 weeks now. 2 urine cultures were done a week apart and both were negative. Frequency, urgency and urethral pain are at a pain scale level of 7-8. Could I have urethritis infection even with a neg urie culture. Mybetric and peridium are not working

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Give some time for recovery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety very well.
Urine culture is done to know if you have a specific urinary infection. As your symptoms are very typical of UTI, both cultures being negative suggest that, you don't have an active infection.
The other possibility is definitely an urethritis. The treatment started is the correct one. You should be drinking 10-12 glasses of liquids daily(including water). Drinking excessive liquids doesn't help, but increase the frequency, if your kidney function is normal. Some patients find great relief, drinking lime juice mixed with citrosoda, which your doctor will prescribe. Avoid aerated drinks like soda.
Hope your doubts are cleared and there's no need to worry.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (8 hours later)

Thank you Dr XXXXXXX Mangat. I will try the lime jiuce with citrsoda. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you're welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Don't worry. You should be fine.
Keep calm as there aren't instant cures.
Wish you well.

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