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What Causes Recurring UTI Symptoms?

I have symptoms of a UTI but it only lasts half a day before going away. The next day however, it comes back again. I also have an increase in thick vaginal discharge. The color is either cloudy white or light yellow but there is no odor. I m not sure whether or not I have an infection.
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.

You may or may not be having a urine infection. The only way to find out if it is a urine infection is by doing a urine microscopy to look for pus cells and doing a urine culture and sensitivity. This investigation is especially important, because if you are having recurrent infections, then you would be prescribed a prophylactic antibiotic like Nitrofurantoin which you be taking at bed time to prevent you from acquiring any infections in the future.

Thick vaginal discharge may be physiological- i.e. normal bodily function. As it not having any odour and is not itchy it is most likely non-infectious. Again the only way to confirm whether it is vaginal infection or not is by taking a vaginal swab and sending it for culture and sensitivity.

I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you

Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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What Causes Recurring UTI Symptoms?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. You may or may not be having a urine infection. The only way to find out if it is a urine infection is by doing a urine microscopy to look for pus cells and doing a urine culture and sensitivity. This investigation is especially important, because if you are having recurrent infections, then you would be prescribed a prophylactic antibiotic like Nitrofurantoin which you be taking at bed time to prevent you from acquiring any infections in the future. Thick vaginal discharge may be physiological- i.e. normal bodily function. As it not having any odour and is not itchy it is most likely non-infectious. Again the only way to confirm whether it is vaginal infection or not is by taking a vaginal swab and sending it for culture and sensitivity. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru