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Q: Bladder infections
asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 11th, 2007
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I am also having a constant urination problems with no idea as to what is going on. I am urinating about every 10-15 minutes. I have had this problem for the last two weeks. I have gone to the doctor twice and had prescribed two different types of antibiotics - Elequine the first time and then Erythromycin - 2 tablets, twice a day for seven days. I am on day 4 of Erythromycin with no relief. There is no odour, pain, blood or discomfort...just constant urination. My doctor sent me for a urine analysis and I am awiating the results. The only thing is that as you wait, all types of fears run through your mind...bladder cancer, adhesions from surgery (had fallopian tube removed a few months ago), some other type of cancer. It's just frightening not knowing. Could this be IC without the pain? Any remedies to help the situation? I read a few sites that said increase water intake, drink cranberry juice, tea and do warm sitz baths. Trying all of the above with no relief.

I realised that there are quite a few posts on constant urination but no replies. There is a icon at the top of posts saying "locked". Is it not possible to respond to posts at this time. If anyone wants to respond to my post and cannot do such via the forum, please send me a private message.


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DoctorAnswer replied on January 22nd, 2007
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Urinary & Bladder Disorders Answer A2145
Given the reported symptoms (frequent urination), it seems that you might be experiencing a bladder infection (cystitis). Cystitis is more common in women than in men and it is usually provoked by bacteria that originates from the large intestines and anus (Escherichia coli). Both the antibiotics that your doctor prescribed are large-specter antibiotics and can be used for treating urinary infections empirically (according to experience). Urinary analyses can confirm or exclude infection... and if there is an infection present, urine analyses can identify the provoker of the infection and test its sensitivity to various antibiotics (antibiogram). Then, a proper antibiotic can be prescribed, one that will target the cause of the infection. Drinking a lot of liquids is also helpful for treating bladder infections.


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