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Suggest Treatment For Urinary Retention
My husband has urinary retention. We are in Shanghai, the surgeon is not sure about the problem. First he said to have prostate operation but when he saw the the Urodinamic test he said he had bladder malfunction and he doesn’t know exactly the problem
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
Hello,
Treatment:
Antibiotics usually are the first line treatment for Urinary tract infections. Which drugs are prescribed and for how long depend on your health condition and the type of bacteria found in your urine.
Simple infection:
Drugs commonly recommended for simple UTIs include:
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, others) Fosfomycin (Monurol) Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid) Cephalexin (Keflex) Ceftriaxone.
The group of antibiotic medicines known as fluoroquinolones- such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin) and others- is not commonly recommended for simple UTIs, as the risks of these medicines generally outweigh the benefits for treating uncomplicated UTIs. In some cases, such as a complicated UTI or kidney infection, your doctor might prescribe a fluoroquinolone medicine if no other treatment options exist.
Often, symptoms clear up within a few days of treatment. But you may need to continue antibiotics for a week or more. Take the entire course of antibiotics as prescribed.
For an uncomplicated UTI that occurs when you're otherwise healthy, your doctor may recommend a shorter course of treatment, such as taking an antibiotic for one to three days. But whether this short course of treatment is enough to treat your infection depends on your particular symptoms and medical history.
Your doctor may also prescribe a pain medication (analgesic) that numbs your bladder and urethra to relieve burning sensations while urinating, but pain usually is relieved soon after starting an antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhishek Kumar
Treatment:
Antibiotics usually are the first line treatment for Urinary tract infections. Which drugs are prescribed and for how long depend on your health condition and the type of bacteria found in your urine.
Simple infection:
Drugs commonly recommended for simple UTIs include:
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, others) Fosfomycin (Monurol) Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid) Cephalexin (Keflex) Ceftriaxone.
The group of antibiotic medicines known as fluoroquinolones- such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin) and others- is not commonly recommended for simple UTIs, as the risks of these medicines generally outweigh the benefits for treating uncomplicated UTIs. In some cases, such as a complicated UTI or kidney infection, your doctor might prescribe a fluoroquinolone medicine if no other treatment options exist.
Often, symptoms clear up within a few days of treatment. But you may need to continue antibiotics for a week or more. Take the entire course of antibiotics as prescribed.
For an uncomplicated UTI that occurs when you're otherwise healthy, your doctor may recommend a shorter course of treatment, such as taking an antibiotic for one to three days. But whether this short course of treatment is enough to treat your infection depends on your particular symptoms and medical history.
Your doctor may also prescribe a pain medication (analgesic) that numbs your bladder and urethra to relieve burning sensations while urinating, but pain usually is relieved soon after starting an antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhishek Kumar
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