Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older

When To See a Doctor

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Do you still have urinary symptoms after taking antibiotics for 48 hours?


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Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

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Have your symptoms continued without improvement after 48 hours of antibiotic treatment for an infection?


If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.



Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BSLast Updated: May 17, 2007
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Philip Belitsky, MD, FRCSC - Urology

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