I have suffered with SIBO and PI-IBS for some time since having recurrent c Diff.
My GI doc ordered an abdominal CT scan which I had done yesterday and I drank oral contrast and received iv iodine contrast.
I felt fine yesterday after the procedure.
Today I woke up with rapid onset of UTI symptoms.
I just went to my PCP and tested positive for leukocytes.
They are doing a culture and have prescribed Macrobid for now.
Has anyone ever heard of the contrasts for a ct scan prompting a UTI?
Note, I have never had a UTI that required treatment and am 47 (female).
This seems a crazy coincidence!!!
If anyone has ever heard of this happening to someone please let me know. Thanks! -Melanie
UTI after contrast for CT scan?
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Re: UTI after contrast for CT scan?
You should wait for the culture to come out until you start taking the antibiotic.
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Re: UTI after contrast for CT scan?
Maybe the iodine simply irritated your bladder and it will pass. Wait for the results as Georgina suggested.
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Re: UTI after contrast for CT scan?
Melanie, drink a lot of water and take Dmanose. I did had symtoms and up in ED and PCP office . Is more then likely irritation. Do not hurry to start antibiotic.
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Re: UTI after contrast for CT scan?
No, although anything is possible I have never heard of contrast causing an infection. I totally agree with Georgina and would wait for results of the culture. The specimen also could have been contaminated.
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