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Severe Diarrhoea. Developed Cystitis. No Help From Imodium. Solution?
I have just returned from a trip to Central Asia. The very last day I had a severe bout of diarrhoea but Imodium settled things. Since returning home, I have developed cystitis. Although I have been drinking lots of water, the symptoms are getting worse. I have been up and down all night to the bathroom to urinate. Tihis has become painful and the feeling of discomfort is increasing. I am mindful of the fact that three years ago, I had something very similar after returning from Morocco. Despite antibiotics, the urine infection developed into a kidney infection and I ended up in hospital quite poorly. What should I do?
Mon, 16 Sep 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, The past history of kidney infection suggests earliest attention to your complaints. Please get your urine checked for culture & sensitivity test for causative bacterias.Consultation of a Nephrologist & complete treatment according to his advice- should be proffered considering past history of Kidney infection you had. Please follow lifestyle changes for quick relief- - Plenty of oral fluids - Avoid coffee, alcohol; soft drinks with caffeine, citrus juices, and spicy food till you are completely relieved of the complaint. - The pain can be eased by hot pad or sitz bath ( sitting in a bath tub with warm water. Thank you.
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Severe Diarrhoea. Developed Cystitis. No Help From Imodium. Solution?
Hi, The past history of kidney infection suggests earliest attention to your complaints. Please get your urine checked for culture & sensitivity test for causative bacterias.Consultation of a Nephrologist & complete treatment according to his advice- should be proffered considering past history of Kidney infection you had. Please follow lifestyle changes for quick relief- - Plenty of oral fluids - Avoid coffee, alcohol; soft drinks with caffeine, citrus juices, and spicy food till you are completely relieved of the complaint. - The pain can be eased by hot pad or sitz bath ( sitting in a bath tub with warm water. Thank you.