How Should Burning Sensation During Urination Be Addressed While Taking Furosemide And Levofloxacin For Leg Infection?

Posted on Thu, 17 May 2018

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Question : My husband is taking furosemide for his legs.
Today he having a burning when urinating.
For the leg infection medication prescribed Levofloxacin500 mg 8 pills.
Today is the last pill for CELLULITUS.
Thank for any info.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Diagnosis: Urinary tract infection

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

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Burning pain during urination is concerning for possible urinary tract infection. I understand that he has been on antibiotics recently. But if the bacteria causing the urinary infection is resistant to Levofloxacin, there is a definite possibility of UTI.
Urine analysis, culture, and sensitivity can confirm the diagnosis. The culture and sensitivity results can guide the antibiotic choice too.
Please be advised to follow up with the urgent care/primary provider for confirmation of diagnosis.
Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and take Tylenol for pain/fever.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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