Patient's question:
I've been feeling frequent urination and urgency for a while now, and it hurts a lot when I urinate. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said it was a urinary tract infection. They prescribed me a box of Sanjin tablets to take. But I've been taking them for several days, and there's been no effect at all. It's really painful.What kind of help do I need: How is a female urinary tract infection treated?
Doctor's answer:
Recurrent urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria are most likely indicative of a urinary tract infection. The reappearance of hematuria warrants consideration of the possibility of stones. Therefore, you need to undergo a thorough urinary tract ultrasound to determine if there are stones, followed by a routine urinalysis and midstream urine culture to confirm the infection. Then, targeted treatment can be administered. Early treatment is crucial.Women are more susceptible due to the proximity of the vagina and urethra, along with the shorter urethra and poorer defense mechanisms. They often develop urinary tract infections secondary to vaginal infections. Thus, a routine vaginal discharge examination is also necessary. During the examination, sexual activity is strictly prohibited.