Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment in Johor Bahru and Batu Pahat, Johor
Urine infections that keep coming back usually have a reason. Consultant urologist Dato’ Dr Azhar Amir Hamzah finds it, treats it and helps prevent the next infection.
What are recurrent urinary tract infections?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the bladder, urethra or kidneys. It is called recurrent when you have two or more infections in six months, or three or more in a year. Repeated infections are more common in women, but in men any UTI should be checked because it often points to an underlying problem.
Symptoms
- Burning or pain when passing urine
- Passing urine often, or a sudden urge to go
- Cloudy, strong smelling or bloody urine
- Lower tummy pain
- Fever, chills and side pain if the kidney is infected
Common causes
- Bladder that does not empty fully, for example from an enlarged prostate
- Kidney or bladder stones
- Hormone changes after menopause
- Diabetes
- Sexual activity in some women
- Narrowing or other problems of the urinary tract
How Dato’ Dr Azhar assesses and treats recurrent UTI
Dato’ Dr Azhar sends a urine culture to identify the bacteria and the right antibiotic. He checks how well your bladder empties with an ultrasound and looks for stones or other causes with scans, and sometimes a cystoscopy. Treatment targets the cause, together with a prevention plan that may include fluids and habits, vaginal hormone cream after menopause, or low dose antibiotics where needed.
When to see a urologist
- Three or more urine infections in a year
- Any urine infection in a man
- Infections that do not clear with antibiotics
- Blood in the urine with infection
- Fever and side pain: seek urgent care
FAQs
Why do I keep getting urine infections?
There is often an underlying cause, such as incomplete bladder emptying, stones or hormone changes. Finding it is the key to stopping them.
Can cranberry products prevent UTIs?
They may help some women a little, but they do not replace proper assessment.
Is a UTI in men serious?
It should always be checked, as it often points to a prostate or bladder emptying problem.