Beyond the Symptoms | Expert Interview Series by LUF
Beyond the Symptoms is an interview series by LUF that explores the science, solutions, and stories behind pelvic health. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading medical experts, researchers, and healthcare innovators who share their insights beyond conventional diagnoses and treatments. Whether you're a patient, practitioner, or curious mind, this podcast is your guide to understanding the complexities of pelvic health and fostering meaningful change.
Beyond the Symptoms | Expert Interview Series by LUF
Why UTIs Come Back Insights from Prof Malone-Lee
Have you ever wondered why UTIs can recur even after treatment? In this episode, Professor Malone-Lee, a UTI specialist, discusses why UTIs can persist or recur despite treatment. He highlights how bacteria can hide inside bladder cells, leading to negative test results and ongoing infections. Drawing on his experience as an army doctor and researcher, he emphasizes the need for a patient-centered approach to treatment, as conventional short-term methods may not be effective for everyone.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding negative test results: Professor Malone-Lee explains that bacteria can hide in bladder cells, becoming dormant and undetectable by standard tests while still causing symptoms.
- Variation in treatment duration: Recovery time doesn't always correlate with the duration of symptoms; long-term cases may resolve quickly, while recent infections could take longer to treat.
- Why symptoms can flare up during treatment: As the body sheds infected bladder cells, bacteria may be released, leading to temporary symptom flare-ups as part of the healing process.
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