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What Causes Pain During Urination Post Child Delivery?

Posted on Tue, 26 May 2015

Question: Hello,

I recently gave birth 2 months ago. 4-5 days ago I experienced pain during urination and that continued until two days ago. Today I have been experiencing flu-like symptoms including chills, backpain, slight confusion, headaches, frequent mild nausea, body aches and a fever of 102.3 which I checked for the first time an hour ago.

I plan to see a doctor tomorrow but I'm worried that I may need to go to the ER sooner. Should I wait to see the doctor in the morning or should I go to the ER immediately?

Thanks,
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly urinary tract infection. Go to the ER.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

According to your information, it is suggestive of Urinary Tract Infection. One routine urine analysis including culture test will be worthwhile to confirm the diagnosis. You may need to go to the ER for treatment.

TREATMENT: I suggest to take one course of ANTIBIOTIC (like Ciprofloxacin) & URINE ALKALISER (to be taken with water). It will help to control urine infection.

Paracetamol should be taken until fever subsides. Kindly, consult with ER doctor for complete prescription.

PREVENTION: You must drink plenty of water (2.5 to 3 lit/ day) to flush out the body toxin, take cranberry juice (one glass) regularly, maintain genital hygiene (during sexual activity) properly, empty bladder in time, avoid unprotected sex (use condom until problem is solved) and wear clean-cotton underwear only.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (21 minutes later)

If I do not to go the ER tonight, will anything potentially fatal happen? Will I atleast be okay if I wait till tomorrow

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should attend ER to take early treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

You will get early diagnosis (through clinical examination) and treatment if you attend ER tonight. It will be more worthwhile than waiting for tomorrow.

Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (9 minutes later)

Im sorry I must not be clear. I understand it would be best to go the ER but would it be okay to wait 10 more hours to go to the clinic? The reason i ask this is because of finances.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can visit to your doctor in the next morning.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for additional query.

If you have financial problem and are NOT able to go to the ER , then you can await for next morning and visit to your treating doctor.

In the mean time, you should take Paracetamol tablet (500 mg) to reduce body temperature (if available at home).

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (46 hours later)

I went to the doctor this morning. He prescribed me antibiotics for a uti. Just now i have thrown up and i am having chills. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Which antibiotic is prescribed?

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

Kindly, write down the name of the antibiotic which is prescribed by your doctor.

Fever, chills and thrown up are mostly associated with Urinary Tract Infection. Continue antibiotics and paracetamol to get symptomatic relief.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad