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I am getting recurrent urinary tract infections even after taking antibiotics. Why?

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Hi doctor,

I am 29 years old and had UTI eleven months back. I took antibiotics for seven days and then it became fine. After a month, I did a urine culture and had E.coli in it. Again, I was advised to take antibiotics for 15 days. Nothing helped me. Again, I continued taking antibiotics. I consulted a urologist and he told me that it occurs due to inflammation of the prostate. I was advised to take Alpha-blockers and I took them for three months. But nothing helped me. Later, I was advised to take some allergy medicine. My urgency for urination got stopped. But I have discomfort and pain in the penis. It is not getting reduced and it comes randomly. Sometimes it pains a lot and sometimes, I do not have pain. What is the reason?

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

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Dr. Albana Greca is a dedicated family physician committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare for patients of all ages. She focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans to support long-term health and well-being. Dr. Greca has experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including lifestyle-related health concerns and routine family healthcare needs. Known for her caring and approachable nature, she believes in building strong patient relationships through clear communication and trust. Her goal is to help individuals and families achieve better health outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centered care.  

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Hi,

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You have pain due to prostatitis. It is a difficult condition to treat. I suggest you avoid activities that aggravate prostatitis such as prolonged sitting or bicycling. You can take supplements containing echinacea, garlic, goldenseal to reduce your inflammation. Taking cranberry juice help in preventing the spread of infection from the prostate to the bladder. Take light meals and avoid taking high-calorie foods and heavy meals. Doing kegel's exercise helps a lot. Drink plenty of fluids. Try these measures for some days and have a follow-up after seeing a difference.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Lochana. K
Published At November 5, 2020
Reviewed At September 16, 2023

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Albana Greca is a dedicated family physician committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare for patients of all ages. She focuses on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans to support long-term health and well-being. Dr. Greca has experience managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including lifestyle-related health concerns and routine family healthcare needs. Known for her caring and approachable nature, she believes in building strong patient relationships through clear communication and trust. Her goal is to help individuals and families achieve better health outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centered care.  

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