Why won't my UTI go away even with antibiotics?
There are three primary reasons that this may happen: an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria is causing your UTI. another type of bacteria, fungi, or virus may be causing your infection. your UTI may be another condition that has UTI-like symptoms.
What do I do if my UTI hasn't gone away?
Mild infections usually call for oral antibiotics and perhaps pain medication. If your problem is more chronic in nature, stronger antibiotics (or an extended prescription) might be required. Increasing your intake of fluids and avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and citrus juices will also help speed recovery.
Why is my UTI lasting so long?
A chronic urinary tract infection is an ongoing or recurring infection of the urinary tract. The infection may recur because the tract gets re-infected or because treatment did not clear the infection entirely. Symptoms may stop during treatment, but they may start up again after treatment.
What's the strongest antibiotic for UTI?
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole has been considered the standard of care for acute and recurrent UTIs in the past.