I Received Second Steroid Epidural 10 Days Ago. I Had

Posted on Sat, 17 Nov 2018

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Question : I received second steroid epidural 10 days ago. I had severe uti with bleeding within in 5 days after first shot in neck. I received second shot 2 months later in lumbar. It is now 10 days after shot and again blood in urine. Is shots reason for this?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

That is unlikely. I suggest you start with a urinalysis at your own doctor's to determine if you have another UTI.

Also, it is advisable to have a CT-urography scan to rule out urinary tract stones or other pathologies. Concomitant treatment with anticoagulants is another reason for bloody urine. But the shots themselves are not likely to cause UTI and/or blood in your urine.

Hope this helps.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

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