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Urology (Expert Forum)
Bladder problem
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Bladder problem
by kcyp, Nov 18, 2006 12:00AM
I had a bladder infection and had an allergic reaction to three antibiotics that were given to me. I had spasms in my colon and bladder. After getting very weak I was hospitalized and they found I had gastroenteritis. I am on Nexium and improving but my bladder is still not normal. When I have to urinate I feel pressure in my vagina and my urine feels acidic. Do you have any suggestions?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 20, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 20, 2006 12:00AM
Difficult to say without evaluation.
Further evaluation of the bladder can be considered with a cystoscopy and urodynamic studies. This can evaluate for any anatomical causes, as well as functional bladder diseases that can lead to spasms.
Imaging with an ultrasound or CT scan can be considered.
If the initial tests remain negative, a potassium sensitivity test can be considered to look for interstitial cystitis.
A referral to a urologist is recommended.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Further evaluation of the bladder can be considered with a cystoscopy and urodynamic studies. This can evaluate for any anatomical causes, as well as functional bladder diseases that can lead to spasms.
Imaging with an ultrasound or CT scan can be considered.
If the initial tests remain negative, a potassium sensitivity test can be considered to look for interstitial cystitis.
A referral to a urologist is recommended.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
