URINARY PAIN, FEMALE

 

Symptoms | When to call | Homecare Advice

 

WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR URINARY PAIN, FEMALE

Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance) If

  • Very weak (can't stand)

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You feel weak or very sick
  • Can't pass urine or only can pass few drops
  • Blood in urine
  • Severe pain
  • Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher
  • Shaking chills
  • Side (flank) or back pain is present
  • Abdominal pain is present
  • Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)
  • Are bedridden (e.g. nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery)
  • Are a transplant patient (e.g. liver, heart, lung, kidney)

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If:

  • Painful urination, but none of the symptoms described above

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

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Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2003

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