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What Causes Persistent UTI Symptoms During Pregnancy?

Hi, I am 22 weeks pregnant. Had uti symptoms of burning, ranging from when I am done urinating to all day . Was put on reflex for similar symptoms at 18 weeks, urinalysis culture has no growth.
Now at 21 weeks, same symptoms, took macro bid , urine culture shows 3wbc, 5 epi cells, but no growth. I have symptoms even after the antibiotics and routine culture shows no growth.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This is possible due to urinary pH changes from the hormonal level
alterations along with hydration issues .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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What Causes Persistent UTI Symptoms During Pregnancy?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This is possible due to urinary pH changes from the hormonal level alterations along with hydration issues . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care . Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )