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Frequent urination and excessive Thirst

2017-07-21 05:38:27
I am thirst most of the times and peeing every hour. I would like to know if UTI can be diagnosed just on the basis of Urine Routine test or urine culture is also required to be done? Other details: I am a 36 yr old woman ,also there is no burning sensation while peeing.
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Get a voiding diary made by measuring all liquid intake in 24 hours along with measuring all urine passed for 24 hours basis for consecutive 3 days to differentiate polyurea from true frequency. Urine examination if showing pus cells make a diagnosis of urinary tract infection.cultur & sensitivity test help to know the type of infection and sensitive drug

Answered2017-07-23 02:31:34

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