Patient's question:
A hospital urine test only showed a common urinary tract infection. Later, after taking medication and drinking more water, it recovered and improved quickly. In the summer of last year, there were two similar occurrences. Today, it has reappeared again (the fourth time), but without the pain of urination. Could you please explain what is happening with these recurring symptoms and what impact they might have on the body? How can they be better managed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Women are more prone to urinary tract infections due to physiological reasons and require medication for treatment. The main reasons for recurrence include: 1. Lack of attention to urinary system hygiene. 2. Inadequate medication duration, stopping medication as symptoms improve, and not having urine tests during childhood to check if further medication is needed. It has no significant impact on the body, but it is important to avoid retrograde pyelonephritis.