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What Kind Of Doctor Should I Consult For On And Off Urinary Tract Infection?

UtI on and off since February. showed E-coli, I don t believe that it was every totally gone. My family Dr wants me to go to a GYN, not a urologist. want to find another Dr and confused why it shows this as I m very careful. 63 years old and this is the first time I ve ever had a UTI
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Hello dear,

The reason for persistence of UTI after treatment & repeated recurrence can be due to:
1. Inadequate duration of treatment
2. Inappropriate dosage of the medications
3. Inappropriate selection of antibiotics against the causative organism.
4. Improper treatment of underlying cause of the UTI.

Under such circumstances, the following corrective measures should be taken:
1. Discuss regarding the adequate duration of treatment with your treating physician.
2. Discuss regarding the proper dosage of medications depending your age and body weight.
3. Culture & sensitivity of the urine to be done for selection of appropriate antibiotic.
4. Additional investigations like X ray KUB (Kidney Ureter & Bladder) and Ultrasound scan of abdomen & pelvis will be helpful in detecting any hidden focus of infection in the Genito urinary tract.

Keeping in mind the above mentioned fact, your family Doctor has advised you to visit a GYN to rule out any source of infection in the Genital tract.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Kind Of Doctor Should I Consult For On And Off Urinary Tract Infection?

Hello dear, The reason for persistence of UTI after treatment & repeated recurrence can be due to: 1. Inadequate duration of treatment 2. Inappropriate dosage of the medications 3. Inappropriate selection of antibiotics against the causative organism. 4. Improper treatment of underlying cause of the UTI. Under such circumstances, the following corrective measures should be taken: 1. Discuss regarding the adequate duration of treatment with your treating physician. 2. Discuss regarding the proper dosage of medications depending your age and body weight. 3. Culture & sensitivity of the urine to be done for selection of appropriate antibiotic. 4. Additional investigations like X ray KUB (Kidney Ureter & Bladder) and Ultrasound scan of abdomen & pelvis will be helpful in detecting any hidden focus of infection in the Genito urinary tract. Keeping in mind the above mentioned fact, your family Doctor has advised you to visit a GYN to rule out any source of infection in the Genital tract. Wishing you a good health. Take care.