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Urinary tract infections
I'm 16 weeks pregnant and I have got recurrent uti in 3 months...for 1st uti i used amox for 5 days and then it subsided.. And 2 nd uti i used nitrofurantoin for 5 days... Now again I got uti... Does this recurrent uti harm my baby... Please... Please answer my question whether excessive use of antibiotics will harm my baby...
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These medicines are usually safe in pregnancy
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Tips: maintain hygiene
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Dr. Quasim Md
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Get Culture and sensitivity test done and consult any doctor he'll prescribe non teratogenic medication to treat recurrent infection.
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Dr. Pankaj Malakar
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4 yrs exp
Guwahati
UTI can lead to preterm deliveries and other complications.
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