Chronic UTI In The News:

Autistic children with chronic UTIs left without treatment options

Autistic children with chronic UTIs left without treatment options

Doctors fear thousands of children could be left without diagnosis and treatment for chronic UTI, potentially leading to long-term kidney damage Since 14-year-old Holly had an acute urinary tract infection (UTI) in the summer of 2024, her mother, Louise, has been desperately battling to uncover the source of her continued bladder pain and incontinence. Holly, […]

A new antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) has been given the green light by UK regulators, for the first time in almost three decades.

New antiobiotic for UTIs approved for first time in three decades

A new antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) has been given the green light by UK regulators, for the first time in almost three decades.

The women behind the fight for chronic UTI recognition after years of suffering

The women behind the fight for chronic UTI recognition after years of suffering

Patients’ lives have been ruined by a condition they thought was nameless, doctors have misunderstood their symptoms, and scientists have been struggling to understand the hidden health crisis. This all changed with Professor James Malone-Lee, a pioneering doctor behind the diagnosis and treatment of chronic urinary tract infections (UTI). You can read the full article here.

This game-changing test can help you banish a UTI or vaginal infection

Battling recurrent UTIs or persistent vaginal infections? This revolutionary home test by Digital Microbiology, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to women’s health, may offer you a new way forward. You can read the full article here.

‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections

‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections

Certain strains of bacteria are capable of “hiding” in the wall of the bladder, explaining why some people suffer from recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), researchers have said. You can read the full article here.

Children at risk of deadly sepsis as GPs fail to treat common bladder infections affecting one in ten girls

Children at risk of deadly sepsis as GPs fail to treat common bladder infections affecting one in ten girls

Thousands of children in the UK are missing out on vital treatment for common urinary tract infections (UTIs), risking long-term damage to the bladder and kidneys, experts have warned. You can read the full article here.

Children with life-altering chronic UTIs having to be homeschooled over lack of treatment in UK

Children with life-altering chronic UTIs having to be homeschooled over lack of treatment in UK

Some children have up to 40 school absences per year due to the condition, according to the Chronic Urinary Tract Campaign. You can read the full article here. You can sign up for a free iNews account to read the article!

'Why won't they help me?': How the lack of UTI treatment is failing children

‘Why won’t they help me?’: How the lack of UTI treatment is failing children

Hundreds of children are being forced to delay their education or leave school because of one of the world’s most common infections, ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent Stacey Foster reports. You can read the full article here

Chronic UTI and endometriosis patients suffer flare-ups as UK has no guidance for exercise

Chronic UTI and endometriosis patients suffer flare-ups as UK has no guidance for exercise

‘One day I can go for a four-hour walk and have no issues at all. But the next day I’m crippled over in pain and can barely walk out of my front door’ You can read the full article here You can sign up for a free iNews account to read the article!

NHS updates official advice on chronic UTIs for patients after pressure from campaigners

Campaigners have hailed this as a ‘huge step forward’ as it means patients can point clinicians towards the web page to ensure their condition is understood. You can read the full article here You can sign up for a free iNews account to read the article!

Chronic UTI sufferers demand the condition is added to Women’s Health Strategy

Chronic UTI sufferers demand the condition is added to Women’s Health Strategy

Chronic urinary tract infections, which affect 1.6 million women in Britain, did not appear once in the 2022 strategy to improve women’s health in England. Read the full story here. You can sign up for a free account to read the article!

'Nothing has worked': Women feel 'failed' by UTI testing system

‘Nothing has worked’: Women feel ‘failed’ by UTI testing system

Modern science has taught us so much, yet in some areas of health care there doesn’t appear to have been many strides taken to improve outcomes for patients. Since the 1950s a test has been used to check for bugs in the urine, which can cause symptoms, including a burning sensation, “razor blades” – as […]