80% of urine infections are caused by one thing

Urine infections are incredibly common.
So common that more than one of my patients asked me to do a video on this topic!

Anyone can get urine infections but they're most common in women with most women experiencing one in their lifetime.

The symptoms of a urinary infection (or UTI) are usually pretty obvious - peeing more than usual and with "urgency", burning and stinging when you pee and sometimes tummy pain or blood in the urine.

There are a few things that increase the risk of UTIs, like pregnancy, menopause and diabetes but either way, they're usually straightforward to spot and can be managed remotely most of the time.

Some UTIs improve with time and no treatment other than water and rest but most need antibiotics as bacteria is the usual culprit. Other over the counter treatments and home remedies are not evidence based (ie there is not enough evidence to definitely recommend them) but most are safe to try if you want to give it a go.

UTIs improve quickly but if you notice that it doesnt, or you have new symptoms or feel unwell with the urinary symptoms, you need to see your doctor.

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[chillie]

Although my mom at 86 years of age had sharp, normal mental capacity—no signs of forgetfulness—dementia-etc, she suddenly one day started acting confused, irrational, and bewildered. The doctors told me that this is the beginning of her mental decline—but it was an experienced, sharp nurse who told me to insist that I have the doctors check for a urinary tract infection. At first, I thought “what does that have to do with her mental decline?”, but she explained that urinary tract infections in the elderly will cause them to suddenly act like the way my mom was acting. She turned out to be absolutely correct. She had a serious urinary tract infection. Once they gave her the antibiotics, she returned to herself again. It made me wonder how many other elderly people were misdiagnosed as early onset of dementia when in actuality he/she had a serious urinary tract infection.

[sylviahoyle]

I used to get UTI’s every month. Now I haven’t had a single infections since I reasoned that the diabetic meds I was taking made me pee out excess sugar. I got a peri care bottle from my medical supply store for $3 and now after urination I spray my female parts with water, using the full bottle. It’s been years since I’ve had an infection.

[ScottW]

I’m showing your video to my 84 year old mom’s palliative care team tomorrow! Bless you, sir! 🙏

[violettabicycletta]

What I have learned that helped me : hydration is very important - never to hold urine for a long time .... when you have to go - don' t wait ... go. I have a long arm attached to my shower head and after wiping myself front to back I have a lower body short shower after a bowel motion - Pass urine after intercourse - Rebuild your immune system with probiotic and prebiotics - find Kefir and fermented food - take anti infective tablets Hiprex ( 2 daily ) avoid stress if possible learn to meditate - sleep enough . Cranberry jui but not the commercial variety - the one from chemist or healthfood store ... or the high potency tablets. Work on yourself learn to became more peaceful . All of this has worked for me very well as a diabetic. Good luck - much love !

[ReeM-wzbs]

Please include UTI infections and delirium in the elderly

[franwebb]

Don't eat sugar, drink plenty of water, practice good hygiene. Don't linger in wet bathing suit after a swim. This will help many who have common infections . T2 here and eliminating sugars made my utis stop.

[peaceonearth]

I am an 80 year old male. I visited the dentist for 4 implant teeth. Because of the extensive gum and bone surgery the dentist prescribed steroids and antibiotics. The side effects of these two medications were so intense that I had to stop taking them gradually. However, my immune system reached a very low point and I ended up with UTI and in three days with sepsis. I became delirious lost all energy and joint stamina and developed low grade fever. I contacted my urologist who prescribe an antibiotic for seven days. It did not work. Then he prescribed another antibiotic and I started feeling better. At the onset, however, I had no symptoms. Urination was regular and no lower abdomen or back pain near the kidneys. Dr Sinan thank you (or shall I say Teşekkürler) for the wonderful presentation.

[sarac.]

Caffeine can be an irritant too. I don't drink coffee, and when I have a cup of tea I always have a glass of water not long after to dilute the caffeine. Avoid making tea or coffee your first drink of the day; always have a glass of water first, or half a glass better than none!

[MichaelMiles-zspx]

I had surgery to remove a large sacral chordoma tumor from my sacrum and lumbar spine. Because of the tumor, I have lost control of several functions, one of which is passing urine. I was suffering a new UTI practically every month. While I was in the hospital to address an MSSA staph infection that was growing around my sizeable collection of titanium parts that were installed to keep my upper skeleton attached to my lower skeleton, my Plastic Surgeon / Oncologist discussed with me about me possibly getting a suprapubic catheter and ceasing the use of a catheter going through my urethra. I went ahead and had the procedure for the suprapubic catheter, and ever since that time (approximately 1 year) I have had zero UTIs to contend with. The suprapubic catheter is proving to be vastly superior in my case.

[debbievanbrunning]

I nearly died from having sepsis, twice, due to kidney infections. Antibiotics prescribed by doctor's, we're not helping, and actually making things worse. I started on cranberry supplements, with probiotics, and added apple cider vinegar and oregano oil. i haven t been in the hospital for nearly a year, now. If i had just continued to go to the doctor's, and not started on the cranberry supplements and oregano oil, I believe I very possibly, would be dead, by now. Oregano oil, kills e coli, and the cranberry keeps the E coli, from attatching, to the bladder walls. You must keep the oregano oil dosage very low, and only take it occasionally, for no more than a week to 10 dqys, at a time, as it is damaging in high dosages. For proper dosing, do your own research, on-line.

[robertacomeau]

Primary ignored "blood in urine" and patient's rights: four months ago I notified my primary physician I had extreme blood in my urine, he stated "peep track of it" . . he was out of the office that day with a doctor on-call and no office support. None reached out to me, infection was at the state of "sepsis shock" when I arrived at the emergency room, they did what all country medical teams do, traveled 1 1/2 hours from their facility to a "state of the art hospital specializing in sepsis patients." Spent four days, many tests with normal results. Added gift: yeast infection with anti-bionics took close to two weeks to clear up. This was my second UTI in my lifetime (81 years old) . . . healthy, no health issues . . . physical/blood tests once a year . . . of course I no longer see this primary since "patients rights were ignored" (in my attorney hands) I'm a RN still working - NYState-USA🌹

[benenivel]

Very surprised that you did not mention the use of D-mannose . There are now good studies demonstrating its effectiveness (but only for E-coli). My older mom takes 2g every day and it works. Before she used to get UTIs almost every month, now it is exceptional. People that have these as recurring infections should be notified of the existence of this product. It is also effective in case of infection but the dose is much stronger (2g 3 times a day). It is just as effective as antibiotics without the problems.

[pamelapiszczek]

My sister developed a uti on vacation and didn't have it taken care of at the time. Her bladder stretched, lost the elasticity of it. She was left with a bladder that would fill up and she could only urinate about an ounce at a time. She had to relieve herself every 15 minutes. Nothing could be done for her. She was in constant pain. She lived 6 years like this.

[jeanbaker]

Septic infections are when they go to the brain. Nearly died, in coma for one week and could not walk later.

[MinhTran-tjwq]

My mom is 83 years old and has dementia. What make her more prone to UTI is due to her diahrea from tube feeding. She got her first UTI this week and the only reason why it was found was because she was acting different as in confused and have trouble expressing herself than usual. She had a slight fever that caused me to worry and brought her in the er to have it checkout. Sure enough she had a UTI and the urine culture indicated it was e-coli. Luckily, her e-coli can be easily treated by many different antibiotics and she was back to herself with in 2 days. Her white blood cell count and fever return to normal and poof. She was back to her normal self, alert and talkative. Just remember that you can have diarrhea while under antibiotic treatment so don’t be alarm. I wish there are ways that I can help to prevent this better for her constant diarrhea from tube feeding makes it more difficult to prevent her feces from contaminating her urinary path ways. Having diapers on all the time only make it worse. All I can do is now watch her more closely for weird symptoms and act quickly. Any suggestions to help minimize would greatly appreciated.

[teresaspensley]

My husband heard many many years ago a pharmacist on the radio who said antibiotics should be prescribed for 8 days as 7 doesn’t quite work. Why don’t doctors listen to people that know MORE about medications than themselves.

[nunyabznz]

I had recurring UTI symptoms which sent me to the off hour clinic more than once. Oddly, no bacteria was found in the culture. After watching many masterclasses online I decided to do a parasite cleanse. After 30 days on a capsule which has mimosa pudica as well as the usual antiparasitic herbs I noticed that I had urinated out some small odd curved items that looked out of place. They were big enough to see and not microscopic. That was 2 years ago and I have not had any urgency, pain, or uncontrollable releases. There are very healthy parasite cleanse protocols out there that are quite inexpensive (less than the copay for dr visit).

[sallylamphee]

I suffered with urinary problems for a long time eventually I had my bladder examined with a camera and it was fine so I carried on with the antibiotics when the attacks happened, I then saw a Reflexologist when I was on holiday in Kenya, she told me I had Candida too much yeast in my body this is why I had thrush and cystitis all the time, so I eliminated yeast from my diet and within 6 to 9 months I was better and since then my cystitis attacks have lessened.

[cinemacritic]

My doc never treats UTI's.. I went to immediate care. Doc told me there was blood in urine and then did nothing. Several days later. ER diagnosed me with Cellulitis after diarrheae, vomiting, pain, and frequent urination. So much for modern medicine!

[clarabell]

My adult daughter had a UTI but there was no burning, stinging, urgency to urinate etc. Just a pain in lower abdomen with high temperature and chills. It was a Strep B bladder infection, not the usual E Coli.