Urinary Tract Infections

E9: Side effects of antibiotics

Dr.O & AV — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:22:09 +0000

In this episode, we cover some short-term, long-term, and permanent side effects of taking antibiotics. Obviously, this is not a complete list and we encourage you to discuss your specific medication with your physician as well as to inquire with your doctor about ways to mitigate potential side effects that work for you.

E8: Benefits of antibiotics for UTI

Dr.O & AV — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 19:30:23 +0000

Antibiotic treatment is considered the best practice for when you have an acute UTI and many chronic UTI sufferers take them preventively. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of antibiotic treatment and some of them might surprise you.

E7: Vitamin C for UTI

Dr.O & AV — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 21:33:18 +0000

Is vitamin C useful for UTI prevention? Will it help fight an acute UTI? What do we know so far and what you should keep in mind when planning vitamin C supplementation.

E6: Methenamine for UTI

Dr.O & AV — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:04:27 +0000

Can Methenamine kill bacteria or does it just prevent or mask the symptoms? Is an antiseptic – does it kill all the good bacteria along with the bad? What kind of antibiotic or antimicrobial Methenamine is?

E5: Diagnostic tests for chronic UTIs

Dr.O & AV — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:28:41 +0000

We are continuing our conversation about chronic UTIs and focus on a variety of tests that could be useful (or not!) when you think you might have a chronic infection.

E4: Recurrent or Chronic?

Dr.O & AV — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 23:26:39 +0000

This episode is the first one in the series of episodes about recurrent and chronic UTIs. We start with the main definitions: what’s the difference between recurrent and chronic UTIs? What’s colonization versus infection? And other popular terms to get us on the same page.

E3: Biofilms and rUTIs

Dr.O & AV — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:44:50 +0000

E2: UTI causes

Dr.O & AV — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:52:26 +0000

What causes recurrent urinary tract infections? Some might think the answer is as simple as “bacteria” or “sex”, or “bad hygiene” but none of these answers are complete.

We provide a framework of bladder health in the context of the health of the rest of your body. There are also some actionable steps to help you make the next urology visit a productive one.

E1: Antibiotics for UTI

Dr.O & AV — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:30:11 +0000

Tune in to a conversation between a urologist and a former patient about UTI, IC, PBS, and the role the rest of your body plays in maintaining a healthy bladder.

In this episode, we discuss antibiotics for recurrent urinary tract infections, the risks of prolonged courses of antibiotics, and things you could do for your body to recover after antibiotics and an acute UTI.