Patient's question:
Hello! I am 24 years old, female, and have been experiencing urinary urgency and frequency for nearly three months. At first, the symptoms were quite severe, accompanied by a burning sensation. I received three days of intravenous fluids and took some anti-inflammatory medications (such as ciprofloxacin), which significantly alleviated the symptoms. However, they returned once I stopped the medication. I had a similar issue last year, but it resolved after taking some anti-inflammatory drugs. What is going on with me, and how should I be treated? Additionally, I have heard online that multiple urine bacterial cultures refer to collecting urine samples multiple times on the same day or taking samples several days apart. Can urine bacterial cultures still be performed if I am taking medication or receiving injections?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Urine bacterial culture is to check what bacteria are present, and we can prescribe medication targeting these bacteria to achieve the most ideal treatment results.