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How do you treat a person who gets chronic uti's all the time? tests all normal. was on keflex low dose for years and it helped, but not anymore.

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Treat the cause: If you have not been investigated, you should be checked for stones, anatomic abnormalities etc. If all causes have been ruled out, you should consider a different antibiotic based on a culture result.

Dr Kandarpa and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/7/2020

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