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Q: Symptoms of a urinary or genital infection

asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 16th, 2009

I have had lower abdomen pains for over 2 weeks it feels like its stretching and feels like really bad period pains i have been sick a few times i had my last period on the 22 dec which lasted till the 24 then started again for half a day on the 26th i am due back on on the 20th or near to .... i went to my doctors and he done a urine sample and found that i had slight blood and protein in my urine he prescribed antibiotics and has sent sample to hospital which they have lost i cant give another sample till monday but the pain is getting worse and i feel constantly sick .... please could you give me advice and tell me what you think it is please ... Thankyou

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on January 20th, 2009

Urinary and Bladder Disorders Answer A5410

Current medical status: physio for reoccurring dislocation of patella
Current medical treatment: antibiotics., and anti depressants,and diclofenic

Given the symptoms you described, you might be experiencing a urinary and/or genital infection. Both are treated with antibiotics. A problem can occur if the bacteria are resistant to the prescribed antibiotic. It is prevented by giving a sample of the urine for a urine culture and antibiogram that would determine the exact antibiotic needed. The quantity of the proteins in the urine might indicate that even the kidneys are affected. If a fever appears (a sign when the kidneys are affected), then you should not wait, but should go to the emergency service for further investigation.

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