Suggest treatment for subpublic discomfort
Patient: Hello. I went the gyn for annual check up--52 years old. Have had mild subpublic discomfort, and slight aching for past 10 days. I am post menopausal (premature ovarian failure). Had had this feeling once or twice in my years...attubuted to possible UTI. Dr. did dipstick urine and came back positive for blood non-haemolyzed somewhere between just past the negative yelow trace 10 to the yellow 80. Was told that have to wait to culture comes back befoe she will do antibiotics--10 days. I am concerned that a UTI will progress. Your opinion...I understand it would be important to see if it cultures for infection to perscribe the correct meds, but 10 days is an awfully long time to wait, since I already have that UTI feeling... Doctor: Dear Patient,if the pain is more on micturation than the possibility is more towards UTI, but if you feel deep seated pain on the bone, than you could be suffering from what is called Osteitis pubis, this is a non infective inflammation of the pubic symphysis, and a short course of steroids under guidance of your doctor can be prescribed, but if taken in UTI they can be counter productive,Consult your doctor and discuss your concerns with him/her.Hope this helps you,Take care and get well soon.