How to treat recurrent urinary tract infections in older women

Elderly women with recurrent urinary tract infections should be treated with reasonable medication and treatment for the original disease. 1. Reasonable use of medication: elderly women with recurrent urinary tract infections need to go to the hospital in time to do urine culture and drug sensitivity tests, you can choose azithromycin, cefdinir and other sensitive antibiotics, which can be effectively treated, do not use on their own, and do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the drug, in order to avoid adverse reactions. 2. Treatment for the original disease: If there are other urinary problems, such as bladder stones, bladder tumors, etc., they may lead to the occurrence of urinary tract infection. For patients with bladder stones, methods such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can be used; radical cystectomy is feasible for patients with bladder tumors, and elimination of predisposing factors can reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infections. Recurrent urinary tract infections in elderly women may also be caused by other factors and require different treatment methods. It is recommended that patients go to regular hospitals in time for treatment. In the process of treatment, pay attention to the usual hygiene, keep the local clean and dry, change the underwear diligently, exercise more, drink more water, urinate more, and under the guidance of the doctor to carry out the reasonable use of medication and standardized treatment, in order to strive for a speedy recovery.