Since yesterday afternoon, it burns every time you use the bathroom, and you’ve gone three times in the last hour with almost nothing to show for it. You had a UTI once before, in college, and you’d like to get one of our UTI appointments in Fairfax, VA on the calendar before the weekend. Here’s how our urinary tract infection treatment works at Annandale Primary Care.
Will I Need a Urine Sample at UTI Appointments in Fairfax, VA?
Our infection page lists pain or burning during urination and a frequent need to urinate with only a small amount released, and it notes that E. coli usually causes these infections. However, Healthline adds that cloudy or bloody urine can show up too. In the event the pain sits low in your belly instead, mention it when you call, since our team also sees patients for abdominal pain.
Will I Need a Urine Sample at UTI Appointments in Fairfax, VA?
Yes. According to Healthline, your provider will ask for a “clean catch” sample and check it for white blood cells, and a urine culture identifies the bacteria behind the infection. Typically, antibiotics treat a bacterial UTI, and Healthline notes that doctors prescribe the shortest course possible, usually no more than a week.
When Does a UTI Need More Urgent Care?
Healthline warns that pain in your upper back and sides with fever and chills can mean the infection has reached your kidneys. In the event you have those, call the office that morning, or go to an emergency room after hours. Subsequently, if the burning comes back after your antibiotics, book a follow-up; Healthline notes that a UTI that keeps recurring may call for imaging.
Our home page notes that we often have same-day appointments available at our Fairfax office on Old Lee Highway and our Annandale office on Evergreen Lane. You’ll see Dr. Connie Le or a member of her team, such as Phuong H. Nguyen, PA-C, whose clinical interests include infectious diseases.
Schedule Your Visit at Annandale Primary Care
You’ll leave your appointment knowing whether it’s a UTI, which antibiotic you’re taking and for how many days, and when to call if it isn’t better. Call Annandale Primary Care at (703) 642-6633 to book your UTI appointment.