i had UTI when i was in High School, and felt it just a year ago..it's normal for female right? but i'm worried..might affect the medical exam result...any advice?thanks

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No many people have UTI's in their life.

I think not.

If you are worried that will be denied your visa because of UTI, don't worry.

That is not one of the medical issues that is grounds for denial. They are more concerned with diseases and illnesses that put others at risk such as AIDS, etc.

And, yes, UTI's are quite common for women. If they become bothersome, though, I would definitely talk to your doctor about how to keep them under control.

Good luck.

oh thank u...my co-teacher reminded me to treat my UTI if in case it might be threatening me again...

okies...my fiance believes that im healthy, that's what i felt too...others have suggested that i should go and have executive check up in a hospital...the purpose is to check if there might be a problem with me..i dont feel any problem but that's what they have said..

were u able to undergo medical exams before the st' luke exam? would only be a waste of money right?

I'm doing my annual gynecological exam before my medical for the visa. Here in Brazil the doctors require a pap smear for the medical.

I had a UTI when I came back from Nicaragua...they still let me in the country!!!
By the way, I'm the USC...
But I think UTI's are very normal...so...You should be just fine!

Is this question for real? How on earth could they deny a visa for a UTI? What grounds would you think they have to do so?



Classes of Aliens Ineligible for Visas or Admission.-Except as otherwise provided in this Act, aliens who are inadmissible under the following paragraphs are ineligible to receive visas and ineligible to be admitted to the United States:

(1) Health-related grounds.-

(A) In general.-Any alien-

(i) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to have a communicable disease of public health significance, which shall include infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome,

(ii) except as provided in subparagraph © who seeks admission as an immigrant, or who seeks adjustment of status to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and who has failed to present documentation of having received vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, which shall include at least the following diseases: mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices,

(iii) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Attorney General)-

(I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others, or

(II) to have had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or to lead to other harmful behavior, or

(iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.

thanks guys

UTIs are completely normal for females, especially b/c we have shorter urethras than men. they are more looking for something like bird flu or HIV.

just about the time you think you've seen everything...............

It's a real fear. Lot's of rumors and misinformation swirl around the Philippines regarding visa interviews. My Sheryl got worried about the same thing. It took me awhile to convince her UTI is not grounds for denial. She has a friend who was denied on medical grounds a few years back. I asked well what did she have? She said I don't know. I said well why don't you ask her? She said that something like that was private and it was none of her business, asking would be disrespectful and impolite. If the friend shares what she had fine. But, you just don't come out and ask something like that. So as you can see it can be pretty easy for a woman in the Phils to get worried about these things.

It's not "normal" but it's common. To be sure just have a urinalysis & all you really need is a 7 day course of antibiotics if found positive. But as other people have told you, it's not ground for denial.

wow i never thought it would be a hot issue hehe at least ive learned!thanks,

guys there, read thoroughly...no worries ok