Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Does This UTI Test Report Indicate?
I have taken at least 5 over the counter strip tests for UTI. The LEU comes up 500+++ each time, and the nitrites come up with a slight tinge of pink around the edges. Does this indicate a UTI...I just had one about a month ago and took Cipro. Had one 2 months prior to that and took another antibiotic. Should I be concerned. I m planning on going to a walk in clinic tomorrow as my Dr. is out of town until next week, and I am tired of the discomfort and mid back pain. Thank you.
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
Hi,
Okay, UTI is usually come back with reinfection even after they are cured. They can cause overwhelming infection, so evaluation and treatment is seriously indicated. I cannot say in your particular case and nitrate metabolising bacteria are particularly serious because they can form infected kidney stones so they need to be treated more and sooner.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Okay, UTI is usually come back with reinfection even after they are cured. They can cause overwhelming infection, so evaluation and treatment is seriously indicated. I cannot say in your particular case and nitrate metabolising bacteria are particularly serious because they can form infected kidney stones so they need to be treated more and sooner.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....