Will Burning Sensation After Urination Eventually Go Away While On Bactrim DS For UTI?

Posted on Tue, 26 Jun 2018

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Question : Hi, I have taking Bactrim DS for a uti. I'm on day 2. Of a 7day course. My urine has turned orange, since taking the medicine, I also have some burning after I urinate. Will this sensation eventually go away? I was treated for a uti earlier this month with Macrobid and developed a yeast infection. I noticed I was still having irritation. I went to the Dr. And was diagnosed with a Uti. Now I'm taking Bactrim DS and drinking plenty of fluids. I'm also taking cranberry supplement and garlic capsule I read this is good for a uti

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Burning sensation will gradually disappear

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

This burning sensation will eventually disappear in the due course of antibiotic therapy.

You seem to have been put on appropriate medications only, so it's advisable to continue the same medications as prescribed by your doctor.

Likewise, it's also important to maintain adequate hydration by taking 2.5 to 3 liters of water a day.

Post your further questions if any.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (24 minutes later)

How long will my urine be orange in color? And can Bactrim cause some irritation around the area to urinate or is this part of the UTI ? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It's a part of UTI

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Urine colour normalises in a week.

The irritability perceived around the urethra is a part of UTI.

Post your further questions if any.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T