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I have been dianose with uti on may 24. I went to the hospital and the side effects of the medication was really bad. I went to my family doctor and he gave me something else. Then, i went to a women's health center.He diagnose me with hematuriam. The only problem i am having...im constantly going to the bathroom about 8 to 9 times a day.Iam still on antibot. He gave me an exam, and my bladder was sensitive. would i still use the bathroom 8 to 9 times a day if my bladder is sensitive

[David A Burks, MD]

Hi,  you have a complex history so lets walk thru it step by step.  First, the question is did you actually have a urinary tract infection that was documented by a culture that was positive for bacteria?  If you did, then the blood in the urine (hematuria), and the frequency, urgency and sensitive bladder symptoms can all be caused by the infection.  If you did have a culture positive infection, were you treated with an antibiotic that would clear the infection.  Some bacteria are resistant to certain antibiotics.  If you did not have a culture positive infection, then you need a work up for unexplained blood in the urine. A bladder tumor can give you blood in the urine and irritative bladder symptoms.  The work up includes a Xray of your kidneys and a cystoscopy (a look into your bladder) to rule out a bladder tumor or other problem.  Finally, if there is no infection, bladder tumor or other structural problem, you could have Interstitial Cystitis causing your symptoms.  The other problems need to be ruled out first.  You may certainly need a referral to a Urologist to help sort these things out for you.
Good Luck.

[mutpork]

Yes, i had an uti. It was positive. Yes, I was on antibiotic. I finished the antibiotics on last Friday, but i still have to go too the bathroom at least 8 to 10 times a day. Im not having any pains but i do have to use the bathroom.