Women suffering from ‘life-wrecking’ urinary tract infections (UTIs) are being ‘dismissed and mistreated’ by doctors who are cautious about prescribing powerful antibiotics, says a consultant running a specialist NHS clinic for the condition.
Half of all women will experience a UTI at some point, with many having repeated bouts. Half of women over 55 and a third of younger women report a recurrence within one year.
While many infections resolve without treatment, antibiotics are often required – typically for three days, and then for a further 14 if symptoms persist.
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