URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS ARTICLES

URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS ARTICLES

Popular Diets and Your Urological Health
I am frequently asked by my patients if their diet can impact their urinary system. This is particularly relevant with today’s popular diets such as Keto, Zone, Raw Food, Paleo, Intermittent Fasting and many others. I advise my patients that it is best to familiarize yourself with any possible side effects, including ones that can affect your urinary system before you decide if it’s right for you. Read Full Article

Are Online Diagnostic Tests for Urinary Tract Infections Accurate?
One of the aftermaths of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased use of Telehealth Medicine. At Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center and Western States HIFU, that is nothing new. Read Full Article

Urinary Tract Infections and Absorbent Pads… Is There a Link?
As a urologist, I treat many patients suffering  from recurrent UTI’s, (those who experience three or more UTI’s within a year). These women often wonder why they are getting frequent UTI’s despite antibiotic treatment and practicing good hygiene. Many of the women treated at Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center’s Women’s Bladder Control Center of Excellence are surprised to learn about the correlation of frequent UTI’s and incontinence. Read full article.

Chronic Cystitis – The Urinary Tract Infection Impersonator in Women
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are among one of the most common health problems in women. Approximately 40 percent of women and 12 percent of men will experience at least one symptomatic urinary tract infection during their lifetime. UTIs, if not properly treated, will recur. Read Full Article