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How to treat recurrent urinary tract infections in babies?
Query: Hello doctor, My 1.5 year old baby has suffered from UTI for the last 18 days. The culture report showed Klebsiella pneumoniae 100000 cfu/mL. Her doctor said Colistin is sensitive and she has been treated with Colistin and catheter IV for 15 days. But, her infection is not clearing and is going up a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Your baby has proven UTI - urinary tract infection with Klebsiella and is Colistin sensitive and unfortunately not responding. Also, she had bilateral reflux, which is prone to cause recurrent UTI. 2. The reason for persistent urine infection may be underlying ana... Read Full »
I have a constant feeling to urinate after treatment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the ER two weeks ago to be treated for a UTI. I was told to go to an obstetrician if the symptoms persisted. Well, it is back. There is no cramping, no pain in my back, just a constant feeling of having to use the restroom. It hurts and throbs even when I am not using the res... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have the following symptoms: Feeling of wetness or bed wetting? Leakage of urine during sneezing or coughing? A severe urge to go washroom? Do your fluid intake (coffee, tea) and output match each other? It seems to be urinary incontinence. Do repeat urinaly... Read Full »
I am experiencing menstrual changes after sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had sex for the first time last month, and this is my first period after sex, and it is super painful. I havea burning sensation while urinating, which scares me, and I have had it before on other cycles, but this time it is very painful. I had taken medication for UTI (urinary tract ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. It is not uncommon for women to experience changes in their menstrual cycle or urinary symptoms after having sex for the first time. However, it is essential to rule out any potential infections or complicati... Read Full »
I have been experiencing pain around my urinary bladder. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I am afraid that I have a urinary tract infection. I am having pain around my urinary bladder and a feeling of uneasiness. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Could you please help me with a few details so that we can get to the bottom of your issue? 1. Are you diabetic or hypertensive? 2. Have you had any surgeries in the past? 3. Have you at any point in your life been diagnosed with ki... Read Full »
I have UTI. Should I worry about my kidneys as my appointment with doctor is getting delayed?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a UTI and cannot see my doctor until next week. And it hurts so much. Will I get kidney damage before my doctor can see me? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Simple cystitis is common in young, sexually active female. Take tablet Nitrofurantoin 100 mg at bedtime, tablet Tamsulosin 0.2 mg at bedtime. Syrup Potassium Citrate two tablespoon three times a day. Have all these for three days. Develop good voiding habits like not ... Read Full »
I am feeling bloated after sex. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 15-year-old female weighing 134 pounds and 5.4 foot tall. I have been feeling gassy, bloated, and needing to urinate a lot for the past two days after having unprotected sex for the first time. Could I be pregnant? Is it possible to feel symptoms so soon? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. How are you doing? I do not think this is a feature of pregnancy, as the embryo, if at all you are pregnant, will reach the uterus only after four to six days and release the pregnancy hormones for you to get th... Read Full »
Can I get a filling fixed with a low-grade fever from a UTI?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I get a filling fixed while running a low-grade fever from a UTI? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Theoretically, yes. But, practically I would not suggest you get it done as you will not be comfortable (mainly because of the water spray from the handpiece or drilling machine) and that will make it difficult for the dentist too. If it is an emergency or you do not... Read Full »
What is the reason for red meatus and burning sensation during urination?
Query: Hi doctor, My meatus is red and has a small spot on one side. There is a constant burning sensation when I urinate. I am frequently urinating in small amounts. Recently, I had a DRE, and they told me that my prostate is enlarged. I have a foul smell from my penis. I never had this problem before. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like a urinary tract infection which has resulted in some inflammation around the meatus. I would like to know whether you had tenderness in your prostate during an e... Read Full »
Patient has continuous pelvic pain that goes away on rubbing. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor,My father's age is 56. He is diabetic for the last two years and the only medicine he takes is Metformin 500 tablets daily before meals twice a day. He is been complaining about a continuous mild pain in his pelvic area since last month and he says it hurts more usually after he pees. W... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I would like to know if your father has any difficulty in passing urine like straining, thin stream or whether he has had any fever with burning sensation while urination. It is likely that being a diabetic he has a urinary tract infectio... Read Full »
I have had recurrent UTIs for the past 9 years. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from UTI for the past nine years. It is repeating three months once, and I tried many antibiotics. Now, I am not taking any medicines. I am a 15-year-old female. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Have you ever undergone a urine culture and sensitivity test? If not, please get urine routine, and urine culture and sensitivity tests done. If you go for a urine test, make sure you clean your genitals with soap and water before the tes... Read Full »