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This is a bacterial infection of the urinary tract. This includes infection in the bladder, kidney, ureters, or urethra.
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This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your urinary tract symptoms and determine the best course of treatment
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
Most of the time you will need to provide a urine sample for the following tests:
Blood tests such as CBC and a blood culture may be done as well. You may also need the following tests to help rule out other problems in your urinary system: Your health care provider must first decide if the infection is just in the bladder, or if it has spread to the kidneys and how severe it is. MILD BLADDER AND KIDNEY INFECTIONS RECURRENT BLADDER INFECTIONS Some women have repeated bladder infections. Your health care provider may suggest that you: MORE SEVERE KIDNEY INFECTIONS You may need to go into the hospital if you are very sick and cannot take medicines by mouth or drink enough fluids. You may also be admitted to the hospital if you: At the hospital, you will receive fluids and antibiotics through a vein. Some people have urinary tract infections that do not go away with treatment or keep coming back. These are called chronic UTIs. If you have a chronic UTI, you may need stronger antibiotics or to take medicine for a longer time. You may need surgery if the infection is caused by a problem with the structure of the urinary tract. Most urinary tract infections (UTI) are caused by bacteria that enter the urethra and travel to the bladder. This can lead to infection, most commonly in the bladder itself. At times, the infection can spread to the kidneys. Common symptoms include: These symptoms should improve soon after you begin taking antibiotics. If you are feeling ill, have a low-grade fever, or some pain in your lower back, these symptoms will take 1 to 2 days to improve, and up to 1 week to go away completely. You will be given antibiotics to be taken by mouth at home. Antibiotics may cause side effects, such as nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and other symptoms. Report these to your doctor, and do not just stop taking the pills. Make sure your doctor knows if you could be pregnant before starting the antibiotics. Your doctor may also give you a drug to relieve the burning pain and urgent need to urinate.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This test measures the presence of bacteria in the urine.
This is an office visit with a regular health care provider for moderate symptoms.
This is an office visit with a new health care provider for moderate symptoms.
This is when a machine is used to check for abnormal levels of various substances in the urine (bacteria, blood, and protein).
This is when a microscope is used to check for abnormal levels of various substances in the urine (bacteria, blood, and protein).
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in evaluating and treating conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
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