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precautionary scan after uti ?

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rob23708
rob23708

2 weeks ago I had quite a bad uti. they found traces of blood in my urine and gave me antiobiotics. I finished the course and all symptoms cleared up. went back to the doctors today, he checked around my kidneys ect didn't say much, then did a urine test which came back negative and no blood found. I was relieved but then said he wants me to go for a scan for precautionary reasons, just to check why there was blood in my urine. now I'm as bit worried, is this standard practice? do doctors arrange scans just to be safe? he didn't really say much, wish I asked more! please reply- thank you

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  • oz48996
    oz48996 rob23708

    Posted

    i think that its normal because its less common for men to get utis- so they want to make sure that everythings ok- sometimes uti in men can be signs of other things! you should be happy your dr is doing these checks- means that they know what theyre doing..

    if they would have found something they would have told you so theres prob nothing to be worried about.

    Hope that helps,

    • ann23976
      ann23976 oz48996

      Posted

      I agree with Rob, because uti's in men are less common and there were signs of blood I think GP is just making sure there is nothing else going on. Hope all is well.
  • rob23708
    rob23708

    Posted

    thanks guys you have put my mind at ease! cheers
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