What Causes Severe Lower Abdominal Pain When Urinating?

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2014

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Sat, 31 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am having severe lower abdominal pain when urinating that continues for an about an hour. Moving makes it sharper. I also do not feel like I am fully emptying my bladder.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIGHLY SUGGESTIVE OF UTI

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
The symptoms are very highly suggestive of a urinary tract infection.
Kindly get a urinanalysis at the earliest.
Please send a sample of your midstream urine for urine microscopy and urine culture.
Based on the organism identified, proper targeted antibiotics should be started.
Also, drink lots of water , atleast 5 litres per day and ensure meticulous perineal hygiene.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.

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