Urinary Tract Symptoms/OB
Urinary Tract Symptoms/OB (symptoms that affect the organs of the urinary system which include the bladder, kidneys, ureters and urethra)
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Emergent Care - Have you identified one or more of the following symptoms?
- Little or no urine output for several hours with swelling of the face, fingers, ankles or feet
- Severe abdominal, back or side pain plus any of the following: fever, painful, frequent, urgent urination with or without cloudy, odorous or bloody urine, vaginal discharge, nausea or vomiting
- Palpitations, visual changes, headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, swelling
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Seek Immediate Medical Attention!
These symptoms can be life-threatening. |
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Women's Health - Did You Know?
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| infections of the urinary tract are the most common bacterial infections experienced during pregnancy
consult with Health Care Provider before taking any over-the-counter (OTC) medication during pregnancy
pregnancy changes the structure of the organs of the urinary system, which causes an increased risk for bladder and kidney infections
complications of kidney problems during pregnancy include preterm labor and low birthweight babies
urinary frequency is very common during the 1st and 3rd trimesters as the growing uterus presses on the bladder |
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Urgent Care - Have you identified one or more of the following symptoms?
- low abdominal, side or back pain with fever (100.6 or above) painful, frequent, urgent urination with or without cloudy, odorous or bloody urine, nausea and vomiting
- difficulty urinating plus blood or pus in urine
- blood in urine
- leaking or dribbling urine
- loss of bladder control
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Contact Your Health Care Provider. |
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Self-Management - You can help in the following ways:
- increase fluids to 10-12 8 oz. glasses (water, cranberry, and apple juice)
- empty bladder completely when there is the urge to urinate
- take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce fever, after consultation with Health Care Provider
- apply heat to lower back or abdomen
- empty bladder completely before and after sexual intercourse
- avoid bubble baths, deodorant feminine hygiene products and caffeinated beverages
- wipe from front to back after a bowel movement
- cleanse vaginal area with soap and water
- wear cotton underwear and unrestrictive clothing
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Go Back
Call Your Health Care Provider If: |
| You do not get better, new symptoms appear, you are concerned in any way or you have questions. |
