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melbrock posted:
have had servere burning and pain in my vagina expecialy where i wipe and in the right abdomin and lower back and frequent urination and pain when i have a bowel movement.

my docotr did a uring test and i have an alpha strep what does that mean?

i was put on cipro but it has made me nauseaus and extremely dizzay

i also hve two creams to take.

it burns and hurts and is swollen what is going on in simple terms please

can you answer right away.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:what do i have uti or other vulvitus and<i>have had servere burning and pain in my vagina expecialy where i wipe and in the right abdomin and lower back and frequent urination and pain when i have a bowel movement.<br /> <br />my docotr did a uring test and i have an alpha strep what does that mean?<br /> <br />i was put on cipro but it has made me nauseaus and extremely dizzay<br /> <br />i also hve two creams to take.<br /> <br />it burns and hurts and is swollen what is going on in simple terms please<br /> <br />can you answer right away.</i>
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Jane Harrison Hohner, RN, RNP responded:
Dear melbrock: From what you have shared it sounds like you had a bladder infection (urinary tract infection or UTI). The frequent urination and lower back pain can be symptoms of a UTI which has advanced up into the kidney. The Cipro is a very potent antibiotic which should kill most of the usual bacterias associated with a kidney infection. By the way, alpha strep is not considered a common cause of kidney infections.

Alternatively, if your pelvic exam suggested a pelvic infection ("PID") the pain with bowel movement and right abdomen pain could be symptoms of a PID.

The burning vaginal pain could be a yeast infection. You may have had this when you first went in. After exposure to oral antibiotics a yeast infection can either start or get much worse. My best GUESS is that the creams are for a yeast infection.

PLEASE, please call the GYN or clinic, or ER where you were seen. Tell them about your nausea and dizziness. These may be a side effect of the Cipro. Such symptoms can also be a worsening of a kidney infection. You should also ask them to tell you your diagnosis--you can ask specifically about bladder/kidney infection vs pelvic infection. I am sincerely sorry that you were discharged to home without someone giving you more information about your condition.

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Jane
Report This| Share this:what do i have uti or other vulvitus andDear melbrock: From what you have shared it sounds like you had a bladder infection (urinary tract infection or UTI). The frequent urination and lower back pain can be symptoms of a UTI which has advanced up into the kidney. The Cipro is a very potent antibiotic which should kill most of the usual bacterias associated with a kidney infection. By the way, alpha strep is not considered a common cause of kidney infections.<br /><br />Alternatively, if your pelvic exam suggested a pelvic infection ("PID") the pain with bowel movement and right abdomen pain could be symptoms of a PID.<br /><br />The burning vaginal pain could be a yeast infection. You may have had this when you first went in. After exposure to oral antibiotics a yeast infection can either start or get much worse. My best GUESS is that the creams are for a yeast infection.<br /><br />PLEASE, please call the GYN or clinic, or ER where you were seen. Tell them about your nausea and dizziness. These may be a side effect of the Cipro. Such symptoms can also be a worsening of a kidney infection. You should also ask them to tell you your diagnosis--you can ask specifically about bladder/kidney infection vs pelvic infection. I am sincerely sorry that you were discharged to home without someone giving you more information about your condition.<br /><br />In Support,<br />Jane
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