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Frequently Recurring Urinary Tract Infections. High Stress Levels. On Antibiotics, Keflex. Serious?

I have had constant urinary tract infections over the last few months. Treatment has been antibiotics, Keflex etc., but I am puzzled by the reoccurrence. It is not associated with sexual intercourse. I am a grandmother and very involved with my grandkids. Stress levels are high as my youngest daughter has breast cancer and undergoing treatment after a mastectomy earlier this year. I am constantly looking after her and her family and have had colds, flu etc as well this winter. My GP has not investigated this further at this stage so I am asking what the next stage should be. I will have to see him again tomorrow as the uti has surfaced again. I am a new patient to him having moved permanently recently to this area. I am worried this may be something more serious. Thank you.
posted on Sun, 11 Aug 2013
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Hi,
Having recurrent uti, you requires evaluation.
Go for urine routine and culture sensitivty testing.
This will give exact causative bacteria and specific antibiotics sensitive to these bacteria.
After report go for long specific antibiotic medicine course, advised by your doctor.
Take plenty of water.
Ok and take care.
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Frequently Recurring Urinary Tract Infections. High Stress Levels. On Antibiotics, Keflex. Serious?

Hi, Having recurrent uti, you requires evaluation. Go for urine routine and culture sensitivty testing. This will give exact causative bacteria and specific antibiotics sensitive to these bacteria. After report go for long specific antibiotic medicine course, advised by your doctor. Take plenty of water. Ok and take care.