Question 1

what could the cause my frequent utis?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: 1. Resistance of the bug that lies dormant and revives. 2. Rough sex. 3. Poor immunity. 4. Strange as it may seem a common cause is poor diet---too many calories that induce a relative vitamin deficiency. When cellular energy resources are compromised any organ's function can be impaired.

Question 2

what causes frequent uti?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: There are many reasons that can cause a UTI from hygiene, untreated uti, colonization of bacteria, systemic disease, foreign body, holding urine, unnatural connection between urethra to anus (fistua formation), thong underwear, tb, and others.

A frequent UTI may also not be a uti, but interstitial cystitis. You complete tests to rule out the other causes.

Question 3

what is the reason for frequent utis?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: There r multiple reasons. Hygiene, excessive sweating, incontinence, incomplete treatment, some people have bladder prolapse, kidney stones... U should see ur pcp and discuss this in detail if u r dealing with this problem and get it worked up thoroughly.

Question 4

if i have frequent uti's, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Cranberry: Studies suggest that taking cranberry tablets or juice can reduce the risk of utis.  Drinking lots of fluid and emptying your bladder before and after intercourse may help, too.  If you have 3 utis within a year, your doctor may recommend using a very low dose of an antibiotic when you have sex.

Question 5

what can i do if i have frequent utis and pain with sex?

Accepted Answer

See your gyn: Or a urologist for evaluation, sometimes you take proph antibiotics before or after intercourse 1 or 2 doses.

Question 6

i have frequent uti's every 3 months, with no health insurance. how can i reduce having them? i've tried everything!

Accepted Answer

See dr: You need to see a doctor - either your primary care or a urologist. This is not normal and can lead to serious health issues (that will cost you far more money) in the future. Tests are needed to find the cause. Also, why don't you have health insurance?You are young and if you have no other health issues, it should be affordable if you are working. If you are in school, get on your parent's plan.

Question 7

i've had frequent uti about three in the past couple months, why am i having so many uti is there something more serious wrong?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent UTI: Certain things can predispose to recurrent UTI (assuming confirmed UTI each time, not just symptoms).  Sex can trigger it; diaphragm or cervical cap; anatomic problems in urinary tract; others. Impotant to know if it's the same vs different bacteria each time. Prevention often is simple, e.g. an antibiotic dose 1-2 x a week, or after sex. Consider seeing an infectious diseases specialist.

Question 8

what causes frequent utis?

Accepted Answer

R/O VAGINITIS  V  UT: SX May be a UTI VS Vaginitis the cause can be multifaceted you need full exam , UAC&amp;S pelvic exam cultures/labs and STD SCREEN to determine diagnosis and treatment options. MONISTAT only treats yeast infectionFirst line normally Macrobid/Bactrim/Cipro. Seek prompt medical attention. Some peoe anatomical have shorter urethra/Frequent Sex/Kidney Stones can increase UTI frequency

Question 9

i get frequent utis. sometimes to the tune of 1 a month. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Several possible: Causes including having sex or having a short urethra or having a stone in the bladder for instance. Several ways to decrease frequent bladder infections are to void immediately after sex, increase water intake, decrease or stop soda pop, cranberry supplements. If this doesn't help see a doctor.

Question 10

uti how to treat frequent uti?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Urinary tract infections are usually treated with antibiotics.

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