Dysuria with negative UA

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Dysuria with negative UA
• Symptoms most consistent with local irritation
• UA without leukocyte esterase, nitrites, or blood
• Antibiotics not indicated given a reassuring UA
• Follow up if not improving

Burning with urination and a reassuring UA usually comes from irritation around the urethra, constipation, or holding urine, and it improves within a few days. Recommended supportive care with OTC medications as needed with an emphasis on hydration, plain water baths, gentle drying, and avoiding bubble baths and scented soaps. Return precautions given including fever, back or side pain, vomiting, increasing pain, blood in the urine, decreased urination, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

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Likely cause: irritation, vulvar irritation, meatitis, constipation, pinworms, unclear
UA reassuring vs trace LE
Urine culture sent
Antibiotics not indicated vs empiric Keflex pending culture
Stop antibiotics if culture negative
Constipation treatment; pinworm treatment; STI testing; barrier ointment
Follow-up if not improving; after culture

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feverback or side painvomitingincreasing painblood in the urinedecreased urination

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