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Why Am I Feeling Crappy And What Causes Rise In White Blood Cell Level?

Posted on Thu, 20 Feb 2014

Question: Hi I recently have been on 3 lots of antibiotics for a water infection as it didn't clear up. I have had blood tests everything's fine but white blood cells are a little raised. I'm still not feeling great and my bladder feels uncomfortable not urinating frequently but everything feels weird dons there and I'm feeling generally crap. I'm also an citrolapram My water infection was clear couple of days ago just a tiny trace of protein which doctor said was normal why I'm i feeling so crappy

Answered by Dr. Sonila Borici (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Feeling crappy is due to severe UTI.... Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thank you for sharing your concern with XXXXXXX Feeling crappy is related to the severe infection you had although the antibiotics you used. You should also drink more water, avoid salty foods (like pickles), and to have healthy foods and soups to have more energy. Although you had 3 lots of antibiotics, the bacteria might have become resistant to antibiotics as you still have traces of protein in urine and infection. I suggest to run culture of the urine and sensitivity to determine the right antibiotic to fight your infection. You should continue following up with your doctor and repeat tests and treatment as long as the symptoms will be resolved. Furthermore, candida infection should be considered after taking antibiotics for long time for which an oral antimycotic drug must be started. Wish fast recovery! Dr.Sonila

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sonila Borici (8 hours later)

Im feeling really spaced out and dizzy my eyes feel so tired my skin is spotty too. My lower stomach aches and my bladder feels heavy i have white discharge too

Answered by Dr. Sonila Borici (45 hours later)

Brief Answer: Keep following up with your doctor.... Detailed Answer: Hi again XXXXXXX Thank you for following up. As you are mentioning to have white discharge, I'd suggest to do vaginal swab testing to determine whether you have vagina infection unless you are on your ovulation days. Based on lab results you should take vaginal and/or oral treatment. At the end, water consumption is highly recommended together with culture of urine for further evaluation and proper treatment. Please have patience until you'll get better very soon! Wish fast recovery! Dr.Sonila

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sonila Borici (8 minutes later)

Hi im getting alot of clear mucos when i go toilet its not awful smelling but its got a smell to it

Answered by Dr. Sonila Borici (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Please follow up with OG specialist ASAP... Detailed Answer: Hi my dear, Please get a further consultation with OG specialist and run the above-mentioned tests to start oral/per vaginal treatment as soon as possible. Such treatment should be taken only based on doctor's prescription. I'd advise to take good care of your genitalia too. Take care! Dr.Sonila

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sonila Borici (20 minutes later)

What is this usually a sign of may i ask had a swab done

Answered by Dr. Sonila Borici (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Vaginal swab testing of cervix for infection.... Detailed Answer: Hi, The vaginal discharge you had is a sign of : - vaginal infection - ovulation period (if you have your periods normally). The vagina swab testing is the testing of vaginal swabbing the cervix usually carried out by and OG specialist who sends it to the lab for further evaluation. If the test will result ok, then, the only problem with you is UTI and pre-menstrual syndrome. All the best! Dr.Sonila

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sonila Borici (44 minutes later)

Im 24 and XXXXXXX never slept with a man everytime i urinate i get clear thick mucos im having discomfort in my bladder and im worrying a bit incase its something bad im feeling a bit stressed and unwell

Answered by Dr. Sonila Borici (14 hours later)

Brief Answer: Possible vaginal thrush due to antibiotic use... Detailed Answer: Hi my dear, Although you never slept with a man, such infections do commonly occur in females because of their anatomical composition where vagina is near to the anus opening. If this is your case, then, apart having bladder (UTI) infection, you might be suffering of vaginal thrush due to long time use of antibiotics. At this point, you should start anti-fungal therapy (orally and locally) and you will be fine. Although what you are feeling is very discomfort, however, I'm sure if you take the appropriate treatment, you will be fine. Being stressed will make it more difficult to get improvement. I highly advise to relax and do the right things as you doing now. Stress-relieving techniques will help too. Again, keeping a good genital hygiene will also help relieve the symptoms. Wish fast recovery! Dr.Sonila

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj