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Urine infection
My wife has been suffering from recurring urine infection/UTI symptoms for almost one year. We have done multiple urine tests several times, but most of the reports come normal. Despite this, the problem keeps returning every 5–6 days.
We have consulted many urologists and gynecologists. Whenever she takes medicines, she feels fine for some time, but after a few days the same symptoms come back again. We have also avoided physical contact for a long period, but the issue still continues.
We are very worried and would like proper guidance regarding the root cause, further tests, or long-term treatment options for this recurring problem.
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Recurrent UTI needs longer course of antibiotics and counselling to prevent further such events. Also recently drugs have come in the market which prevent future such episodes especially in females.If symptoms come back other diagnosis should be considered by an urologist and need to be worked up.
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Please consult
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Please consult
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If repeated urine reports/cultures are mostly normal, this may not be a true recurrent UTI. Causes like urethral syndrome, interstitial cystitis, vaginal infection, pelvic floor dysfunction, stones, diabetes, or antibiotic-resistant/hidden infection should be evaluated.
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Dr. Jatin Soni
Urologist
5 yrs exp
Chennai
Plz consult
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Dr. Anantbir Singh Lubana
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13 yrs exp
Ludhiana
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect please
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Dr. Praveen Kumar Lakhera
Urologist
14 yrs exp
Jabalpur
Consult here for further management
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Dr. Gurvansh Singh Sachdev
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5 yrs exp
New Delhi
Dont worry
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