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Suggest Treatment For UTI

yes I have been diagnosed with a uti with little bacteria, red blood cells and cloudy urine test. put on cipro on seventh day not working still feeling major urgency even when bladder is empty. Called dr back and was given a pill for yeast (just in case) took that over 24 hrs ago still feeling urgency. I am 50 going through the change of life.
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

The reason for persistence of UTI after treatment can be due to:
1. Inadequate duration of treatment
2. Inappropriate dosage of the medications
3. Inappropriate selection of antibiotics against the causative organism.
4. Improper treatment of underlying cause of the UTI.

Under such circumstances, the following corrective measures should be taken:
1. Discuss regarding the adequate duration of treatment with your treating physician.
2. Discuss regarding the proper dosage of medications depending your age and body weight.
3. Culture & sensitivity of the urine to be done for selection of appropriate antibiotic.
4. Additional investigations like X ray KUB (Kidney Ureter & Bladder) and Ultrasound scan of abdomen & pelvis will be helpful in detecting any hidden focus of infection in the Genito urinary tract.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For UTI

Hello dear, The reason for persistence of UTI after treatment can be due to: 1. Inadequate duration of treatment 2. Inappropriate dosage of the medications 3. Inappropriate selection of antibiotics against the causative organism. 4. Improper treatment of underlying cause of the UTI. Under such circumstances, the following corrective measures should be taken: 1. Discuss regarding the adequate duration of treatment with your treating physician. 2. Discuss regarding the proper dosage of medications depending your age and body weight. 3. Culture & sensitivity of the urine to be done for selection of appropriate antibiotic. 4. Additional investigations like X ray KUB (Kidney Ureter & Bladder) and Ultrasound scan of abdomen & pelvis will be helpful in detecting any hidden focus of infection in the Genito urinary tract. Wishing you a good health. Take care.