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Do Fever, Pressure In The Pelvic Area And Urge To Urinate Indicate UTI?
yes please.....I am a 60 year old female. For the past 2 days I have been getting chills and fever in the evenings. Also pressure in my pelvic area. When I need to go to the bathroom I cannot hold it. I wonder if this could be a sign of a UTI. I am also on Hydrochorothiazide 25 mg. and Lisinopril 10 mg. Any thoughts on this? Thank you
Fri, 16 Jun 2017
Hello,
Yes fever with chills, pressure in pelvic area before an urge to urinate definitely goes in favor of urinary tract infection more significantly cystitis ( bladder infection). It is more seen in association with conditions like high blood pressure (for which you are taking the medicines), diabetes or spinal injury or urinary stones. Fever indicates bacterial infection for this you need urine analysis report along with other investigations advised by an expert. Antibiotic like Norfloxacin along with alkaline syrup with lot of water usually relieves the symptoms in few days. But as the condition is likely to become recurrent and chronic, full course of medicines are needed to cure it.
Please consult your family physician. Drinking sufficient water and genital hygiene are important to prevent recurrence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
Yes fever with chills, pressure in pelvic area before an urge to urinate definitely goes in favor of urinary tract infection more significantly cystitis ( bladder infection). It is more seen in association with conditions like high blood pressure (for which you are taking the medicines), diabetes or spinal injury or urinary stones. Fever indicates bacterial infection for this you need urine analysis report along with other investigations advised by an expert. Antibiotic like Norfloxacin along with alkaline syrup with lot of water usually relieves the symptoms in few days. But as the condition is likely to become recurrent and chronic, full course of medicines are needed to cure it.
Please consult your family physician. Drinking sufficient water and genital hygiene are important to prevent recurrence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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