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Can repeated use of antibiotics cause UTIs?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a urinary tract infection (UTI). I started getting mild symptoms three to four days back. Leukocytes on dipstick tests were very high. I have been getting UTIs since menopause. The last presentation was about six months back. I got my ultrasound and cystoscopy performed ten year... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the excessive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can kill the normal flora and cause diarrhea. Urine analysis is not enough to diagnose urinary tract infection (UTI). It would help if you do a urine culture test. Targeting bacteria with a sensitive antibiotic for a ... Read Full »