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What Causes Migraine, Fever, Chills And Lower Spine Pain While Treating UTI?
My daughter is 20. She recently was treated for UTI with a shot of antibiotic plus a 3-day antibiotic prescription which she finished last week. She is prone to kidney infections. Yesterday and today she is experiencing: migraine, fever, chills, and her lower spine is aching.
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Urinary tract infections can be seen recurrently with similar symptoms. A routine urine analysis along with urine culture would be needed to known the bacteria causing the infection. Once the urine culture report is ready, the doctor would be able to prescribe the right antibiotic to treat the infection. It is important to finish the course of antibiotic as advised to prevent resistance and to treat the infection fully. If she is sexually active, she would need a conplete blood picture, per vaginal examination, avoid sexual intercourse or practice safe sex with a condom, screen for STDs. In the meanwhile, drinking plenty of water, at least 2 to 3 liters in a day, cranberry juice, OTC meds like acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be helpful. Maintaining a journal for headache to know if there are any trigger factors may be beneficial.
Urinary tract infections can be seen recurrently with similar symptoms. A routine urine analysis along with urine culture would be needed to known the bacteria causing the infection. Once the urine culture report is ready, the doctor would be able to prescribe the right antibiotic to treat the infection. It is important to finish the course of antibiotic as advised to prevent resistance and to treat the infection fully. If she is sexually active, she would need a conplete blood picture, per vaginal examination, avoid sexual intercourse or practice safe sex with a condom, screen for STDs. In the meanwhile, drinking plenty of water, at least 2 to 3 liters in a day, cranberry juice, OTC meds like acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be helpful. Maintaining a journal for headache to know if there are any trigger factors may be beneficial.
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