Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Suggest Treatment For Frequent Urination And Pain In The Back And Ribs
I had to get up to urinate around 6 times last night and today, I have pain in my back above my waist on the left side below my ribs. I ve had kidney infections several times in the past but can t remember what the symptoms were. Should I call my doctor or go to urgent care?
These symptoms are pointing towards kidney infection or in other words urinary tract infection or may be another kidney problem. Urinary tract infections are the commonest bacterial infection in older people and the risk increases with age. Women suffer more frequently from recurrent UTI than men because of their shorter urethra and proximity of urethral opening to anus. Other predisposing factors in old age include diabetes, urinary tract stones, steroid use, and chronic illness impairing immune system. 1. Immediately contact your doctor for assessment 2. Drink 4 – 5 liters of uncontaminated water to flush out bacteria 3. Investigations – routine examination of urine, culture & sensitivity of urine, total & differential count of WBC, X – ray KUB and ultrasound of whole abdomen 4. Drink fruit juice and cranberry juice 5. Do not hold your urine. Urinate when you feel Thanks
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For Frequent Urination And Pain In The Back And Ribs
These symptoms are pointing towards kidney infection or in other words urinary tract infection or may be another kidney problem. Urinary tract infections are the commonest bacterial infection in older people and the risk increases with age. Women suffer more frequently from recurrent UTI than men because of their shorter urethra and proximity of urethral opening to anus. Other predisposing factors in old age include diabetes, urinary tract stones, steroid use, and chronic illness impairing immune system. 1. Immediately contact your doctor for assessment 2. Drink 4 – 5 liters of uncontaminated water to flush out bacteria 3. Investigations – routine examination of urine, culture & sensitivity of urine, total & differential count of WBC, X – ray KUB and ultrasound of whole abdomen 4. Drink fruit juice and cranberry juice 5. Do not hold your urine. Urinate when you feel Thanks