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How Does E Coli Occur In Urine?
my doctor said i have ecoli in my urine...is that bad and how did i get it? i am very clean. a woman 64 years old. i am taking cypro for the uti. i am so nervous. i am very swollen in the walls of my vaginal area. the medicine seems to be helping. i was only given 10 pills. two daily. it is uncomfortable to sit because i am so swollen. can you give me any additional advice ? thanks
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
don't worry ,in fact e coli is a very common cause of urinary tract infection in this age group so get urine for culture sensitivity done,see which antibiotic is best and get treated accordingly, also take antispasmodic and urine alkalizer for symptomatic relief
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