Urinary Tract Infection in Memphis, Tennessee (TN)
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 Alan M. Alabaster, MD
Southeast Urology Network, has been providing personalized, quality urological care to the greater Memphis, Tennessee, area for the past half century. As urologists, the physicians of Southeast Urology Network specialize in the care and management of the genito-urinary system, and are all certified by the American Board of Urology.
We appreciate you placing your trust in us. We understand that a visit to the doctor's office can be an anxious experience. Our doctors and staff will do their best to provide you with kind services to make your visit a pleasant one. We will make every effort to see you on time and answer your questions.
We appreciate you placing your trust in us. We understand that a visit to the doctor's office can be an anxious experience. Our doctors and staff will do their best to provide you with kind services to make your visit a pleasant one. We will make every effort to see you on time and answer your questions.
Professional Affiliations
American Urological Association, Associate MemberSoutheast Section of American Urological Association
Department of Urology, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Secretary and Chairman, 1985-1987
Tri-State Mid-South Urological Association-Secretary, 1988
Mid-South Urological Association-President, 1990
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