Donna, TX
A 18-year-old female asked:
causes of chronic utis and yeast infections ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Roman answered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Bacteria : Cause uti's. In women much more common. Drink plenty if water. And don't hold your urine. Unfortunately treatment is antibiotics. Which in turn can cause yeast infections. So tough cycle. I would see your doctor if having recurrent problems. May be some other issue. Also can be put on certain agents to help prevent
4031 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Similar questions
A 32-year-old member asked:
What foods can help treat utis and yeast infections?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Alan Patterson answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Acidolphilus: Or probiotics , can help prevent yeast infections in many women, and cranberry pills can help prevent urinary infections.
5688 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
What meds are effective for yeast infections and uti's?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Alan Patterson answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Yeast- diflucan (fluconazole): Terazol (terconazole) 3, otc yeast creams like monistat, for utis many differnet antibiotics your gyn can treat both and send urine and vaginal cultures out to see exactly which bateria and type of yeast you have.
5620 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Sep 29, 2016
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits
$15 per month
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.