What is the diagnosis and treatment for a 78-year-old female with dysuria, abdominal pain, and lab results indicating a urinary tract infection?

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Medical Assessment and Treatment Plan

Diagnosis: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Ang 78-anyos na pasyente ay may impeksyon sa ihi (UTI) na nakikita sa laboratory results (blood at leukocyte esterase sa urine, pus cells 5-10, RBC 5-10) kasama ng sintomas ng hirap at hapdi sa pag-ihi. 1, 2 Ang sakit sa tiyan, pagsusuka, mainit na dibdib at maasim na panlasa ay mga sintomas ng GERD (acid reflux). 1

Paliwanag ng Kondisyon

Ang UTI ay impeksyon ng bladder na dulot ng bacteria, karaniwan sa matatandang babae. 3 Ang GERD naman ay pagtaas ng acid mula sa tiyan papunta sa esophagus na nagdudulot ng sunog na pakiramdam at maasim na lasa. 1

Gamot at Dosage (PhilHealth Konsulta Formulary)

Para sa UTI:

  • Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole 160/800mg (Co-trimoxazole) - 1 tablet, dalawang beses sa isang araw, 3 araw (Total: 6 tablets) 4, 5, 6
    • Estimated cost: ₱60-90

Para sa Ubo:

  • Ambroxol 30mg - 1 tablet, tatlong beses sa isang araw, 5 araw (Total: 15 tablets) 1
    • Estimated cost: ₱75-100

Para sa GERD/Sikmura:

  • Omeprazole 20mg - 1 capsule, isang beses sa umaga bago kumain, 14 araw (Total: 14 capsules) 1
    • Estimated cost: ₱70-100
  • Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide suspension - 1-2 tablespoon kung kinakailangan para sa mabilis na relief (Total: 1 bottle 120ml) 1
    • Estimated cost: ₱50-80

Total Estimated Cost: ₱255-370

Rekomendasyon:

  • Uminom ng maraming tubig (8-10 baso sa isang araw) 5
  • Iwasan ang maanghang, matamis at maalat na pagkain 1
  • Huwag humiga pagkatapos kumain, maghintay ng 2-3 oras 1
  • Bumalik kung may lagnat, pananakit ng likod, o lumala ang sintomas 3, 1

Medical Certificate

This certifies that patient has been seen and examined today with the diagnosis of: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and recommendation of: Oral antibiotics for 3 days, antacid therapy for 14 days, increased fluid intake, and dietary modifications. Follow-up if symptoms persist or worsen after 3 days of treatment. This medical certificate is issued upon the request of the patient for PhilHealth documentation and treatment compliance.

References

Guideline

Management of Elderly Patients with UTI

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

Guideline

Management of Dysuria in Elderly Patients

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

Guideline

Guideline Directed Topic Overview

Dr.Oracle Medical Advisory Board & Editors, 2025

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