Patient's question:
In recent days, I've been experiencing frequent urination and urgency, along with swelling and pain at the urethral opening.Doctor's answer:
1) It is essential to inform your doctor about the medical history mentioned above so that he can fully understand your condition and develop an effective treatment and prevention plan for the disease.(2) Treatment must be thorough. Do not stop medication as soon as symptoms improve. It is best to discontinue treatment only after three normal urinalysis results or a negative urine culture.
(3) Develop the habit of drinking plenty of water or tea. When you feel the need to urinate, go to the toilet to empty your bladder. Drinking more water and urinating frequently is a good way to maintain urinary tract health by continuously flushing the bladder and urethra.
(4) Pay attention to menstrual hygiene. For patients whose condition is closely related to sexual activity, urinate immediately after intercourse and take anti-inflammatory medication to prevent urinary tract infections.
(5) Elderly women with urinary tract infections may, in addition to using antibiotics, be prescribed estrogen treatment based on their specific condition.
(6) Patients with urinary tract obstruction, congenital abnormalities, or urinary tract stones should be treated by urologists according to their specific circumstances.