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What Causes Frequent UTI Along With Flank Pain?

I am a 56 year old healthy female with a history of kidney stones I had a stubborn stone in 1990 , while pregnant with my daughter. After my daughter was born o had a percutaneous catheterization, plus lithotripsy. The doctor couldn t get all of the stubborn out, so I was out on color for a year with frequent check ups. In 1991, I had a second lithographs to remove more of the stone. I was left with only 5-6 small fragments, which are still present. I have dealt with frequent UTI s as a normal part of life. Typically these are not routine it s as they can be resistant to treatment. This week I learned my rb c is 50+ hpf. I also ache all over including the left flank area. I am also exhausted. What could This mean? This week
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It could be due to structural abnormality, which leads to recurrent UTI. Since the female urethral length is short, the chances of getting frequent UTI is more. Therefore, you should improve your hygiene and try cranberry juices, which prevents UTI.

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What Causes Frequent UTI Along With Flank Pain?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be due to structural abnormality, which leads to recurrent UTI. Since the female urethral length is short, the chances of getting frequent UTI is more. Therefore, you should improve your hygiene and try cranberry juices, which prevents UTI. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.