Urinary Tract Infection in Lake Mary, Florida (FL)

Your urologist will treat your urinary tract infection (UTI) according to the severity of your symptoms. Antibiotics are the primary course of treatment for UTI and are taken over the course of 3 to 14 days. There are several types of antibiotics available.

Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections

Trimethoprim is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for UTI. As one of the strongest antibiotics, it is generally taken over the course of 3 days. Otherwise-healthy adults tolerate this medication well with few side effects.

Nitrofurantoin is the next most commonly given antibiotic for UTI. It is generally taken over the course of 7 days and is counter-indicated for patients with kidney disease.

Cephalosporin is often given for upper urinary tract infections which begin in the ureters or kidneys, and is usually prescribed over the course of seven to 10 days.

Penicillin or amoxicillin is usually selected as a last choice because of the possibility of penicillin-resistance bacteria. As such, penicillin is effective only about 50% of the time. Nevertheless penicillin may be prescribed if other antibiotics have been ineffective.

Treatment for Recurrent UTI

For recurrent UTIs your doctor may recommend further testing to determine the cause. Your doctor may recommend stronger doses of antibiotics or a longer course of treatment.

If your symptoms are particularly distressing, your doctor may give you phenazopyridine (Pyridium) in addition to an antibiotic. Pyridium helps ease the discomfort. It is to be taken only up to two days, and may turn your urine temporarily orange.

Speak to your doctor to determine what course of treatment is right for you.


About Charles N. Witten, MD

Dr. Witten received his B.A. in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1980. He subsequently completed his medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1984. He returned to Philadelphia to complete his General Surgical and Urological Surgery Residencies at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania from 1984 - 1990. The University of Pennsylvania's Urological Surgery Residency is considered on of the top training programs in the country. He served as chief resident his final year. Dr. Witten joined Central Florida Urology Associates after completing his residency in 1990. He has been board-certified by The American Board of Urology since 1992.

Dr. Witten has served on numerous hospital committees including chairmanships of surgical peer review and credentials committees. He has served on the Education Committee for the Seminole County Medical Society. From 2002-2005, he served as Chairman of the Department of Urology at Florida. During his tenure, the hospital procured the DaVinci Robot to perform robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Witten's particular areas of interest include prostate, bladder and renal cancers; urinary incontinence; erectile dysfunction with emphasis on penile implant surgery; male infertility; microscopic surgery including vasectomy reversal; DaVinci robotic radical prostatectomy; laparoscopic urological surgery, and management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with minimally invasive techniques including microwave thermotherapy and green light laser Photo-vaporization (PVP) of the prostate.

Dr. Witten is an active member of The American Urological Society, The American Association of Clinical Urologist, The American Fertility Society, The Florida Urological Society and The Seminole County Medical Society. He is married with four children and resides in Lake Mary, Florida.

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Charles N. Witten, MD

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