Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
I Believe I Have A UTI. Awoke With Painful Urination,
Question: i believe i have a UTI. awoke with painful urination, frequency . i had XXXXXXX pyrdium AZO over the counter for the pain
Brief Answer:
fluids, cranberry products, antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, urinary tract infection is the likely cause of your symptoms. It is one of the most common reason for painful urination.
It can be confirmed with a urine sample at your doctor's office. The urine sample may show leucocytes or/and nitrites.
The sample can be sent to a lab for further analysis to find out the exact bacteria and which antibiotic would work best but in many cases, this further testing is not needed or requested.
Urinary tract infections can involve any area of the urinary tract- bladder, urethra, kidneys, ureter
Treatment of an UTI involves: using a lot of fluids to flush the urinary tract, cranberry products and antibiotics.
Cranberry products include tablets or juice.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
fluids, cranberry products, antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
As you stated, urinary tract infection is the likely cause of your symptoms. It is one of the most common reason for painful urination.
It can be confirmed with a urine sample at your doctor's office. The urine sample may show leucocytes or/and nitrites.
The sample can be sent to a lab for further analysis to find out the exact bacteria and which antibiotic would work best but in many cases, this further testing is not needed or requested.
Urinary tract infections can involve any area of the urinary tract- bladder, urethra, kidneys, ureter
Treatment of an UTI involves: using a lot of fluids to flush the urinary tract, cranberry products and antibiotics.
Cranberry products include tablets or juice.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult a Urologist online for consultation about prostate and bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, impotence and erectile dysfunction - Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
