How Do You Treat A Man With A UTI With Liver Problems?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary system. The infection can be in the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Main symptoms of a UTI include pelvic discomfort, urgency to urinate, painful urination, blood in the urine, tenderness over the kidney areas, and fever. If any of these symptoms are experienced, a doctor should be consulted. Treating a UTI is generally fairly uncomplicated, though special precautions must be taken when treating an individual with liver problems. A combination of medication, behavioral changes, and comfort care is generally best. Urge the man to see a physician. Encourage the man to tell his doctor about his liver problems to ensure that the prescribed antibiotic will not further harm his liver. Suggest that the man take over-the-counter pain medication to ease his painful urination. Tell the man not to take acetaminophen because it is hard on the liver and is not suitable for someone with liver problems. Ibuprofen is a better choic
