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Suggest Treatment For UTI

I was just diagnosed yesterday with a UTI and today is the 2nd day on Cipro. The urinary retention is severe. I did go the ER 3 days ago for a cath. Yesterday my OB/GYN showed me how to cath if necessary. Today it was necessary for me to go to the medical supply retailer and purchase catheters. I did cath this afternoon and it was a last resort (and I had no complications doing it). Today I have blood present from the urethra. Is cathing dangerous? This is my first UTI at 50 years old and it is nothing less then alarming.
Thu, 8 Feb 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Blood can be from the urinary infection or catheter induced trauma .
* Primary guidelines for better outcome

Consume plenty of liquids .
Cranberry sachet once daily in a glass of drinking water , organic citrus fruits , vitamin C supplements help a lot .

Necessary antibiotics , urinary alkalisers , anti inflammatory medications
require prescription of your doctor ( who may decide depending upon your
evaluation with required blood and urine tests ) .

Keep the genitals clean with antiseptic liquids , dry .
Wear loose , clean , cotton inner wears .
Avoid exposure to excess heat .

Avoid smoking , alcohol if using .
Keep blood sugar under control .
Avoid sexual intercourse ( if active ) till recovery .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Regards .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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Suggest Treatment For UTI

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Blood can be from the urinary infection or catheter induced trauma . * Primary guidelines for better outcome Consume plenty of liquids . Cranberry sachet once daily in a glass of drinking water , organic citrus fruits , vitamin C supplements help a lot . Necessary antibiotics , urinary alkalisers , anti inflammatory medications require prescription of your doctor ( who may decide depending upon your evaluation with required blood and urine tests ) . Keep the genitals clean with antiseptic liquids , dry . Wear loose , clean , cotton inner wears . Avoid exposure to excess heat . Avoid smoking , alcohol if using . Keep blood sugar under control . Avoid sexual intercourse ( if active ) till recovery . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Regards . Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )