Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections at Rivers Hospital

What are Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections?

It is common for women to get urinary infections, and even a quickly treated episode of cystitis can upset the bladder for a few weeks afterwards. More than two or three infections a year is viewed as ‘recurrent’ infections. If you are getting lots of infections then some simple tests can exclude any underlying abnormalities that are making them occur more often.

An ultrasound of your kidneys and full and empty bladder can look for kidney stones or a poorly emptying bladder. An xray of the abdomen and a telescope examination of the bladder are sometimes also needed. In many cases no abnormalities are found and attention can turn to strategies to prevent infections. These include lifestyle changes, and low dose or self start antibiotics.

Rivers Hospital Specialists

Miss Helene Bryde-Andersen

Miss Helene Bryde-Andersen is a Consultant Urological Surgeon in Hertfordshire, specialising in stone disease, bladder dysfunction and urination problems in both children and adults, recurrent urinary tract infections and second opinion.
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Mr Stuart Graham

Mr Stuart Graham is a Urological Surgeon specialising in stone disease, urological cancer, prostate disorders, urinary tract infections and incontinence.
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Mr Tim Lane

Mr Tim Lane is a Consultant Urologist in Hertfordshire
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