You Don’t Need Tests or Medications for Urinary Tract Infections
I can’t imagine many things more frustrating than being told the physical pain you’re experiencing is all in your head. When women come to their doctors with these symptoms of a urinary tract infection, a standard bacterial test is done. In about 60-80% of cases, the test comes back positive. The women are given a short course of antibiotics, and usually everything is fine in a few days. But what about the 20-40% of women who get a negative result? They’re often told they have a vague condition called “urethral syndrome” not a urinary tract infection, and sent home without treatment.
But the problem isn’t in the women’s minds. It’s in the tests. It’s a shame to rely so heavily on tests that fail to address symptoms. And I think it’s particularly shameful in these cases. Research recently published in Clinical Microbiology and Infection has found that the standard test isn’t sensitive enough.
The University of Ghent in Belgium found evidence of an infection in 98.2% (verse the 60-80%) of the 220 women in their study who complained of symptoms such as pain with urination or frequently needing to go. Because of the high results from the more sensitive test, they came to a simple solution.
If a woman has the symptoms… She probably has a Urinary tract infection. In fact, they’re so confident in this that they think testing is unnecessary altogether!
Fact
Of the 20-40% of the women who don’t test positive also get well over time, just like those who went on the antibiotics.
You see your body does have an amazing ability to take care of a lot of infections on it’s own. The problem comes in when the nervous system has interference. Interference disrupts our ability to fight infection. So if you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection, I suggest an exam to see how your immune system is working. If we find a problem we can help your body reorganize. Without this organization it can take a lot longer to fight infection and prolonging symptoms. with an adjustment(s) we ca get the nerves and immune system organized to fight the bacteria. Saving you all the potential problems associated with antibiotics.
Yours In Health
Dr. Jack Belitz DC
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