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I have a recurring uti since january 2018 that keeps on returning ever +-2 weeks. urine tests in january shows that there is e coli present. how can i prevent it from coming back? i am really tired of this discomfort and pain.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Find the reason: This souldn't be happening. You may have a stone that harbors a biofilm of these bacteria -- antibiotics usually won't clear this. You may have an anatomic defect of some sort. It's time for a serious investigation, starting with some imaging studies. Best wishes.

Answered 3/20/2018

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A member asked:

I have a recurring uti since january 2018 that keeps on returning ever +-2 weeks. urine tests in january shows that there is e coli present. how can i prevent it from coming back? i am really tired of this discomfort and pain.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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