The UTI Dilemma Most of us know someone who has had frequency, urgency and burning when they urinate but when they go to the doctor, they are told they don’t have a UTI. Sometimes they get better, sometimes they just deal with it, and sometimes it progresses until they have a fever and are treated. […]
The Path Forward First, find out what is going on. In patients suffering from recurrent UTI, I recommend the use of a PCR based test. I recommend Vero Diagnostics (https://verodx.com), Pathnostic’s Guidance test (https://www.pathnostics.com) or MicrogenDx’s Level 2 urine test (https://microgendx.com/patients/). Vero Diagnostics is unique in that a patient can self-order the test and get […]
Preventing urinary tract infections It is very satisfying to get relief from a urinary tract infection, typically from an antibiotic. Many women suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections. This is defined as more than two UTIs in a year. Recurrent UTIs can lead to depression and anxiety. If all we do is treat a urinary […]