Urinary tract infections

When the bladder keeps causing trouble

Typical symptoms of a urinary tract infection:

• Burning on passing urine
• Frequent urge to urinate with small volumes
• Lower abdominal pain
• Cloudy urine with an unpleasant smell
• In some cases: blood in the urine, fever or flank pain

Causes and risk factors:

• Hormonal changes (e.g. during menopause)
• Intimate hygiene & sexual behaviour
• Anatomical features or bladder prolapse
• Incomplete bladder emptying
• Carry-over of bacteria from the bowel
• Previous antibiotic treatments

Our diagnostics – targeted and comprehensive:

• Urine test and urine culture
• Assessment of residual urine and bladder function (e.g. by ultrasound)
• Vaginal findings and hormone status (especially postmenopausal)
• if applicable, specialist urological or gynaecological diagnostics
• Discussion of individual triggers

Treatment and prevention – tailored individually:

• Targeted antibiotic treatment when needed
• Herbal urotherapeutics & bladder instillations
• Vaginal oestrogen therapy during and after the menopause
• Immunotherapy / vaccines for the prevention of infections
• Practical advice: drink enough, toilet habits, intimate hygiene
• Advice on probiotics, D-mannose, methionine and more

We support you over the long term. Whether the problem is acute or chronic, or you are coming for prevention – we offer comprehensive care in urology and gynaecology.

Talk to us – we will be glad to advise you in person.