Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Intermittent Urinary Tract Infections?
Question: HI my name is XXXXXXX and I have suffered Urinary track infections my whole life, is there a way to get the medicine I need with out having to go see a doctor
Brief Answer:
Urinary tract infection
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to see that you have a problem with repeated urinary tract infections. Unfortunately you will need to be seen by a doctor to be examined and the urine tested. the reason for this is we need to be sure that you have an infection and second that we pick an antibiotic that is effective against the bacteria causing the infection. If we just give people antibiotics without knowing what the causative agent is we eventually get bacteria that are completely resistant to treatment. This is very bad and can cause death. So I recommend that you go to an urgent care or your PCP for urine test and culture. Then your doctor can determine what antibiotic if any should be prescribed.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Urinary tract infection
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to see that you have a problem with repeated urinary tract infections. Unfortunately you will need to be seen by a doctor to be examined and the urine tested. the reason for this is we need to be sure that you have an infection and second that we pick an antibiotic that is effective against the bacteria causing the infection. If we just give people antibiotics without knowing what the causative agent is we eventually get bacteria that are completely resistant to treatment. This is very bad and can cause death. So I recommend that you go to an urgent care or your PCP for urine test and culture. Then your doctor can determine what antibiotic if any should be prescribed.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Note: Consult a Urologist online for consultation about prostate and bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, impotence and erectile dysfunction - Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
