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How Can A Urinary Tract Infection Be Treated?

HELLO my mother is 51 years old she is having urine infection and she was treating over 10 years but no change yesterday she said she feel pain when urine come out it is feel like when you hold your hand for punch like that so what shall we do doctor thank you
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
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Hi,

If the symptoms are persisting even after 10 days of antibiotic initiation, then it is likely that the bacteria causing infection is resistant to the antibiotic she is taking. It is ideal to switch to another antibiotic depending on the culture and sensitivity results.

Please be advised to follow up with her treating physician to discuss the possibility of antibiotic resistance. Also, make sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. She may also take Tylenol if the pain is bothersome.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal,
General & Family Physician
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How Can A Urinary Tract Infection Be Treated?

Hi, If the symptoms are persisting even after 10 days of antibiotic initiation, then it is likely that the bacteria causing infection is resistant to the antibiotic she is taking. It is ideal to switch to another antibiotic depending on the culture and sensitivity results. Please be advised to follow up with her treating physician to discuss the possibility of antibiotic resistance. Also, make sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. She may also take Tylenol if the pain is bothersome. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician