Hello doctor, I went to the ER two weeks ago to be treated for a UTI. I was told to go to an obstetrician if the symptoms persist. Well, it is back. There is no cramping, no pain in my back, just a constant feeling of having to use the restroom. It hurts and is throbbing even when I am not using the restroom. It is unbearable. I had Bactrim in the past for the same issue. Kindly help.
Hi. Do you have the following symptoms: It seems to be urinary incontinence. Do repeat urinalysis and if infection recurs, take tablet Ciprofloxacin 250 mg 12 hourly for seven days and also urine culture and sensitivity tests have to be done so that we can have an idea of organism which irritates you and drug sensitivity and resistance as well. In case of urine infection, take plenty of water, cranberry juice, strict sex and toilet hygiene. Avoid tight and uncomfortable under garments. If on urinalysis, infection does not come as you have told in your history, then because of urgency of urine, we will have to manage you as patient of urinary incontinence. For this, first note about inake and output in a diary, take pad test, change in lifestyle especially fluid intake and then accordingly and subsequently further investigations like residual urine volume, and cystoscopy can be taken. In a few cases, a few exercises can be done for controlling incontinence problem. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->