Patient's question:
My grandmother has had a urinary tract infection for about two years. She has had IV drips and taken many medications, but she has never been fully cured. I am very worried about her health. I would like to know how to treat urinary tract infections commonly found in elderly women.Doctor's answer:
The urinary system of elderly women, if it frequently recurs, is mostly related to senile vaginitis, and there is a strong correlation with the increased secretion of female hormones in the elderly. The positions of the vagina and urethra are very close. After the onset of senile vaginitis, it is easy to cause urinary tract infections. It is recommended to use many estrogen-progestogen drugs in combination, such as progesterone ointment, while also paying attention to supplementing with vitamin B to minimize the recurrence of senile vaginitis. Combining antibiotic drugs for anti-inflammatory purposes can help increase urinary tract infections.