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Is It Advisable To Take Cranberry/D-Mannose For Pain During Urination?

My urine has smelled like smoked ham for several years. I am 56 years old. I get pain when urinating. The only thing that keeps the pain away is taking mannose/cranberry capsules everyday. I have had several urine test done at my doctors office and all have come back negative for infection. She told me last year that when getting older the tissue is thinner and more sensitive and that is why I have pain. My yearly checkups at the dr. Are all good as far as blood work. No diabetes or other test issues. I am obese, I have arthritis and I need a knee replacement surgery. Should I be concerned about my urine? Is it safe to take 2-3 mannose/cranberry capsules everyday?
Mon, 16 Mar 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The symptoms seem to be related two an urinary tract infection.
I suggest to use an urine culture for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest to use one or do cranberry capsules per day.
I recommend to drink liquids and and have a proper hygiene.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Is It Advisable To Take Cranberry/D-Mannose For Pain During Urination?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related two an urinary tract infection. I suggest to use an urine culture for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest to use one or do cranberry capsules per day. I recommend to drink liquids and and have a proper hygiene. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician