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The Melanin Initiative's Podcast
The 3 UTI Mistakes Everyone Makes (Nurses Explain!)
🚨 Are you tired of recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Not sure if that pain, pressure, or urge to pee is something serious—or something you can handle at home? This episode is for you. We break down UTIs so clearly, you’ll walk away feeling empowered to take control of your health and never feel stuck googling your symptoms again.
This isn’t just medical talk. It’s a practical guide to understanding your own body. From bladder infections to kidney concerns, we break it all down—what causes UTIs, what symptoms to look out for, and exactly what you should say when you walk into your provider's office or urgent care clinic. We even teach you why antibiotics don’t always help—and when to skip them altogether.
✨ After watching this episode, you’ll:
✅ Know how to spot early signs of a UTI before it gets worse
✅ Understand when you actually need antibiotics—and when you don’t
✅ Learn prevention tips that work for women, men, kids, and older adults
✅ Be able to support your loved ones with confidence, clarity, and care
✅ Recognize red flags for kidney infection, sepsis, and misdiagnosis
🎯 Whether you're tired of being misdiagnosed, worried about your child, or advocating for your parent in long-term care—you'll leave this episode feeling informed, equipped, and ready to take charge of your health journey.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
YouTube: The 3 UTI Mistakes Everyone Makes (Nurses Explain!) - https://youtu.be/LKb0iBQ3oHk
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Resources Mentioned:
--Check our Playlist about Infections https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-gEmMXD5N0SfUdiVxaX9g-rQlwOAY_D7
--Cochrane Review on Cranberry Products: https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD001321_cranberries-preventing-urinary-tract-infections
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