Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I am a person who pays great attention to personal hygiene, but I have frequent urinary tract infections. I often take antibiotics, but the effect is indeed not good. What could be the reason for this? Is there a good way to treat urinary tract infections?Doctor's answer:
After the treatment of urinary tract infection is not thorough, if the bacteria are not completely killed and the medication is stopped, the remaining bacteria still there. Once encountering fatigue or a weakened immune system, the dormant bacteria will once again multiply and reproduce, which is another reason for the recurrence of urinary tract infections.Individuals with urinary tract infections who also have congenital abnormalities, obstructions, or stones are also important triggers for recurrent urinary tract infections. It is recommended to conduct bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests. Based on the type of pathogen and its drug sensitivity, 2 to 3 medications should be selected and used in combination for better efficacy. The medication should be continued for 7 to 10 days after the symptoms completely disappear, the urine tests return to normal, and the bacterial culture is negative before stopping.