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Have Kidney Problems. Have UTI. Still Have A Problem With Bacteria In My Urine. Cure For Symptoms?
Hi, I am an 83 year old woman, who has been bothered by kidney problems. I hab\ve been having silent UTI's for some years. was very ill and had a terrible time . Did not know why I was having problems. Turned out to caused to a large stone in my Kidney, Had had three or more consultations+Lithotrypsy. Was fine for a while, although, I am still having a problem of bacteria in my urine. I am under the care of an MD, and Urologist, but am weary of being told I'm OK, but too frequently given Rxs for Cipro. To whom can I turn, I just want to be cured.
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
Welcome to HCM.
You have to go for certain investigation like CBC,FBS,PPBS,urine routine/micro as well as urine culture and sensitivity test,USG abdomen.
Start complete course of antibiotic after urine c/s report.
Drink more water and other liquids.
Take proper local care.Ask your doctor about these investigation and keep in touch with your doctor.
You have to go for certain investigation like CBC,FBS,PPBS,urine routine/micro as well as urine culture and sensitivity test,USG abdomen.
Start complete course of antibiotic after urine c/s report.
Drink more water and other liquids.
Take proper local care.Ask your doctor about these investigation and keep in touch with your doctor.
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User's Response
Hi, many thanks for the query!
For recurrent stones, you need to do- Metabolic workup of 24 hrs urine sample,
Sr. PTH, Sr. Calcium, Sr. Uric acid.
As per the reports, appropriate dietary instructions can be given &
certain drugs can be started.
Also do- RFT, Urine (Culture & Microscopy), Random blood sugar level.
Start appropriate antibiotic as per report, take antispasmodics, diuretics with your Urologist's opinion.
You haven't mentioned exact size of your kidney stone, results of Lithotripsy?
Drink plenty of water so that at least 2 litres of urine is voided in 24 hrs.
If diabetic, blood sugar levels must be in good control.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Regards.
For recurrent stones, you need to do- Metabolic workup of 24 hrs urine sample,
Sr. PTH, Sr. Calcium, Sr. Uric acid.
As per the reports, appropriate dietary instructions can be given &
certain drugs can be started.
Also do- RFT, Urine (Culture & Microscopy), Random blood sugar level.
Start appropriate antibiotic as per report, take antispasmodics, diuretics with your Urologist's opinion.
You haven't mentioned exact size of your kidney stone, results of Lithotripsy?
Drink plenty of water so that at least 2 litres of urine is voided in 24 hrs.
If diabetic, blood sugar levels must be in good control.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Regards.
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