Why would a Urologist start a patient on a Quinolone without having sensitivities to a urine culture?
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Firstly, I am sorry that your doctor let you down. \nNow,I agree with the lab tech above, they are not the ones who decide what tests get done. Although,I will say as a nurse, if a culture comes back positive for bacteria noted; the lab, at the hospital in the town I work in, keeps the specimen for 24 hours. And if for some reason I forgot to check run a C&S if positive, they will usually call the MD's nurse or myself and varify order to run. Of course, even if the nurse and lab have all the information for the doctor, he can still refuse to change what antibiotic therapy(ABT) you are on. \nAs for quinolones ie cipro, levaquin, tequin etc; this group is usually a good first choice for urinary tract infections, but because of the over use of this group of ABT, bacterial resistant has increased to it. My only other thought here is the prostatitis, which simply put is the inflammation of the prostate. This can be from various causes, one of which is bacterial infection. Was it confirmed in the beginning that the prostatitis was caused by bacteria, and was an anti-inflammatory medication; ibuprofen, aspirin,etc; started?\nBasicly, the doctor did not follow the rule us nurses have to. We are hammer to think about what any prudent nurse would do in any given situation. Any prudent MD would have had the C&S run again after UA came back positive. And even if pt had not had foley cath. MD should have had another Urinalysis run in two weeks because most ABT regimes are not longer than this and high risk of resistence development.
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While Sean's answer is mostly correct, I disagree with his editorial comment.\n\nDifferent things cause inflammation - infection is one class of things that can cause them. In this case, infections in the urinary tract such as in the bladder are urinary tract infections (UTIs) - one involving the bladder is cystitis.\n\nInfections in other parts of the body can cause inflammatory changes in the bladder as well - for example in people with appendicitis, one can see inflammatory changes in the bladder or in the ureters. This is because inflammatory cells in one part of the body will release cytokines which can flow to another. Cells in other parts of the body will respond to those cytokines and may generate inflammatory changes.\n\nCancer is another situation in which there may be inflammatory changes without infection. \n\nSimilarly traumatic injuries whether non-intentional or intentional (surgery) will cause inflammatory changes.\n\nOther disease processes such as lupus or sarcoidosis may cause inflammatory changes as well, although rarer in the bladder.\n\nI'm not sure if I agree that the female bladder is less susceptible than the male bladder to inflammator attacks though. It is a fact that women do get more UTIs than men do after the first year of age. This is because the distance between the bladder and the outside of the body is much longer in men than in women - due to the differences in the length of the urethra. Consequently it is easier for bacteria to get from the outside into the bladder (which is normally a sterile environment) in women than in men. However, this would also mean that when men do get urinary tract infections, it may mean that its a more virulent strain of bacteria that gets there.\n\nAnecdotally, it does seem like I see more male nursing home patients presenting with bad cases of UTIs as opposed to female patients. Of course, I haven't taken a look at the specific numbers though. This may be due more to the presence of prostate problems in elderly men though.
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Possible urinary tract infection or prostate problem.
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Post UTI pain and discomfort can be treated successfully with a course of Pyridium.  Doctors don't like to give it to those with diabetes because it can mask symptoms of an actual UTI.  But as you have taken the Cipro and produced a clean specimen, I don't see why the doctor wouldn't give you a course of the Pyridium, or you can obtain it now over the counter in a lower dosage.  It will turn your urine orange, don't let that freak you out, the orange goes away when you stop the drug.
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i've never had it done but i think it's best to go pee before you go in the doctors office... wouldn't want you peeing all over your doctor... i almost did that a couple times....haha
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No-  it could be the beginnings of a urinary tract infection but the only way to know for sure would be to see a doctor to get tested to make sure.  If it is a UTI, your relative will need antibiotics.  Make sure your relative drinks plenty of water and cranberry juice, and there is also AZO available in any drugstore which will help with any pain for the next two days.
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List all your scripts; its a lot easier to explain the absence of something you are permitted to have than the presence of something you are not permitted to have.  Having the list on file will prevent awkward moments in future meetings.  IF you have to pee in a cup, and IF the tox screen even tests for your scripts, and IF the liquid stuff even screens it, and IF your PO even notices it didn't show up, you can always say "I guess I didn't take that medicine that week."  I wouldn't let it happen too often, though.
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There are many possible causes of getting a urinary tract infections but  to answer your questions you have to know the following things:\n>>The physical act of intercourse itself produces conditions that increase the possibility of having UTI .\n>> Unlubricated condoms may injure vaginal tissue and make it easy  to get  infections which can also result to urinary tract infection. \n>>Some women experience UTI as an allergic reaction to latex in condoms.\n>> Sex and any sexual activities including any act involved which touches the female organ (such as fingering) could cause a UTI if any bacteria had gained access to the urethra thus infecting the urinary system. \n\nFor those above reasons good hygiene should always be practiced and be sure that the hands touching your "sensitive" organ are washed before being used. Cleanliness of the anal area before and after sex should be maintained to lessen the risk of getting UTI due to the reason that bacteria from the anal region is usually the cause of  the urinary tract infection. Bear in mind also that sex is not just the cause oh UTI, there are many causes not related to sex. ♥
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Technichly urine is actually pretty clean and pure. It just doesn't contain anything to prevent the growth of bacteria. You can drink it to sustain life in an emergency. As for the erotic or fetishism I have no clue! I have no desire to whizz on or get whizzed on, thank you.
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Hi :), Registered Nurse here; Sweetheart sounds like your stressing, now lets review what you've experienced and you try and CALM DOWN, your making me nervous, LOL! just kidding, hope to use a little humor to calm you down.  You've been to the Doctor twice, the second visit the doctor told you, no pregnancy.  Okay sweetie, I would say you are not pregnant.  Now for that Nasty UTI, oh gosh they can make you so very sick at your stomach, and so can the antibiotics to used to clear the UTI up.  You didn't mention the name of the antibiotic, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess perhaps, Cipro, or Septra, Bacterium. Livaquin , Bextra, could be dozens of others.  Dear, I don't think your pregnant, most physicians check the urine for pregnancy anytime they do a urine analysis, for this very reason, young productive females many times are not aware of there pregnancy.  Think you just need to keep taking the antibiotics, drink plenty of fluid, and about 3 days you should be back on the rapid road of recovery.  \nThanks for the opportunity to address your question.  I do hope this relives some of your stress.
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The reason being is that it helps to prevent urinary tract infections. Ask your GP about it, they will tell you the same thing.
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I answered your other questions,but I will tell you again that an untreated UTI can lead to more severe problems such as bladder and kidney infection. A UTI is a bacterial infection that can only be treated with antibiotics.
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get a different doctor, this should be resolved with the appropiate antibiotics. A culture and sensitivity test of your urine will tell what antibiotic works.
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If you had a bladder infection it would not be comfortable to urinate.  If you feel it is internal and not your spine, it could be kidney infection.  I would defiantly see a doctor.\n\nUmm...not defiantly...Definitely
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Antibiotics aren't absolutely necessary unless you are having a horrible UTI. I get them from time to time never use an antibiotic, because I simply don't like to go on lots of those. They really screw with your system, and for me, typically lead to a yeast infection. Which is then just another pill I have to be on! Drink cranberry juice and a lot of water. Drink cranberry juice regularly if you have a tendency to get a lot of UTIs. Remember to always wipe front to back...a lot of times a UTI occurs when bacteria from the stool gets into the urethra...icky I know, but true! If you don't like cranberry juice much (I am not a big fan), try to mix it with half orange juice, and it is quite tasty. Orange juice, by the way, helps in the prevention of kidney stones (which I am very prone to getting myself)...and that was a recommendation from my Urologist.
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The obvious question of "Why?" aside, urine is generally considered to be sterile (no bacteria or fungus).  It is usually an indication of urinary or kidney infection if there are blood cells or infectious agents (bacteria or fungus) in the urine.\n\nIt is possible for the urine to become contaminated with bacteria and fungi when it comes in contact with skin (penis, foreskin, labia, etc.)  \n\nContrary to other suggestions, antibodies can be found in the urine (there is an IgG HIV antibody test that detects the presence of HIV antibodies in the urine).  However, HCV antibodies in your wife's urine would not cause them to appear in your blood.  Is your wife's HCV RNA undetectable by the most sensitive assay available after treatment?  If so, then there is no risk of transmission of HCV.\n\nThere are a number of fetish sites for those into "golden showers"  I'm sure you can find more info with a quick web search.
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The ones that get sent to laboratories do.  I work at an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center and the counselors randomly test the clients.  All of the urine containers have a temperature strip on them and a label to log the temp. and initials of the counselor collecting it.  That's to ensure the clients don't tamper with the containers and dilute the urine or pour in someone else's.  ;)