Medical History and Physical Exam for Urinary Tract Infections
Medical History and Physical Exam for Urinary Tract InfectionsSkip to the navigationExam OverviewIf you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI), your
initial evaluation by your doctor will include a medical history and physical
exam. A medical history includes an evaluation of your current
urinary tract symptoms, history of
urinary tract infections or other urinary tract
problems, family health history, and sexual history. You and your doctor will
discuss your general health and the results of previous testing. For women, your doctor will: - Evaluate the possibility of pregnancy and any
history of reproductive problems.
- Include a pelvic exam if symptoms
indicate a possible pelvic infection or
urethritis.
- Examine your lower back,
abdomen, and the area just above where the pelvic bone and the lower abdomen
meet for tenderness, pain, or abnormalities.
- Take your
temperature.
For men, your doctor will: - Evaluate any history of prostate
problems.
- Examine your genitals, lower back, and
abdomen.
- Examine your rectum and rectal area to check for
prostate enlargement, growths, or
inflammation.
- Take your temperature.
Why It Is DoneYou have symptoms of a UTI. ResultsFindings of the medical history and physical exam include the
following: Normal- No pain, growths, or
abnormalities
- No prostate enlargement or tenderness (men only)
- No discharge from the
urethra
Abnormal- Pain or discomfort in response to pressure on
the lower back, abdomen, or the area above the pelvic bone
- Growths
or abnormalities detected during pelvic or rectal exam
- Enlarged or
tender prostate gland (men only)
- Discharge from the urethra
CreditsByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerAvery L. Seifert, MD - Urology Current as of:
May 5, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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