Blood in Urine: Infection? Posted: 12-07-06 19:44pm
When I woke up this morning I felt a bit
weak and slightly nauseous. I also had an
extreme urge to pee which is unusual since
I don't drink a lot late at night and
always go to the bathroom before I go to
sleep. When I went to the bathroom I only
expelled a little pee and as I stopped it
was very painful. I noticed the toilet
water was bloody so I put on a pad
thinking i had my period (which Inst due
for a few more days). Within half an hour
I had to pee again - even less urine and
more pain. As the day went on i noticed
there was very little blood on my pad so
I'm guessing I'm not really on my period.
Ever since I've had to pee ever hour.
I am an 18 year old female. I drink
occasionally. I smoke. I don't do any
drugs. I'm not sexually active.
I've never had any problem like this
before so I'm very concerned. Should I see
a doctor? If at all possible I don't want
to be examined 'down there'. Whats wrong
with me and want can i do to cure it and
prevent it reoccurring? Thanks in
advance
According to the symptoms you report
(urgent and frequent urination with blood
in the urine), you are probably
experiencing an acute urinary tract
infection (UTI). UTIs are more common in
females than in males. Acute urinary
infections should be treated properly to
prevent chronic cystitis. You SHOULD visit
your primary health doctor who can confirm
the condition and prescribe you a
uroantiseptic. Chinolones (ciproflohacin,
norflohacin, peflohacin…), sulfonamides
and pipemidinic acid are most often used
when treating UTIs. Drinking a lot of
liquids is also recommended.
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