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How are UTIs diagnosed?

I am a 24 year old male and I think I have a UTI. Should I see a doctor?

6 Answers

PathologistUrologist
UTI is diagnosed with the urine sample. You should seek ER when you develop pain, lethargy, chills, fever, nausea, vomiting and blood in the urine. Bacterial infection in urine is treated with antibiotics. There are many different of types of antibiotics to treat urinary tract infection. The most commonly ones are Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, Fosfomycin, cephalexin, ceftriaxone, and others. Vitamin C seems to work by increasing the acidity of the urine and killing off the bacteria that cause infection. Health care provider usually uses antibiotics to kill the bacterial. Now, it would be recommended to see your health care provider and have a urinalysis to identify the bacteria, and therefore the specific antibiotic can be used to kill the microorganism. Thank you.
Urine culture
Sure
There are some over the counter stuff you can buy to check to see if you have one and treat. If you are having trouble and your symptoms get worse, see a physician.

RB Thomas,MD
By culture and symptoms
Symptoms and urinalysis/urine culture. Seek in person medical care for treatment and diagnosis