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What Causes Recurring Urinary Tract And Bladder Infections?

I ve had numerous UTI s and in recent years a combo of UTI/bladder, the past year or so I ve had the combo of UTI/bladder/kidney infection. I am waiting for an appointment to see a urologist, but should I be concerned that there is something more going on?
Tue, 22 Aug 2017
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Hi i do care for your concern.
first of all sorry that you have not mentioned your age and sex.
Urinary tract infection is more common in females and also in diabetic person.
It is important that adequate hygiene must be maintained so as to prevent the recurrence of urinary tract infection.
I would advise
To consult your physician and get examined of your blood glucose levels, if found high then medicines should be taken.
Regarding the current infection it is advisable to take antibiotic sensitivity testing done and get medicines according to it.
Completing the full course of antibiotics is a must.
and also using antiseptic soap and hygiene measures will help you a lot.
Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
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What Causes Recurring Urinary Tract And Bladder Infections?

Hi i do care for your concern. first of all sorry that you have not mentioned your age and sex. Urinary tract infection is more common in females and also in diabetic person. It is important that adequate hygiene must be maintained so as to prevent the recurrence of urinary tract infection. I would advise To consult your physician and get examined of your blood glucose levels, if found high then medicines should be taken. Regarding the current infection it is advisable to take antibiotic sensitivity testing done and get medicines according to it. Completing the full course of antibiotics is a must. and also using antiseptic soap and hygiene measures will help you a lot. Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Thank you.