Beyond the Symptoms | Expert Interview Series by LUF
Beyond the Symptoms is an interview series by LUF that explores the science, solutions, and stories behind pelvic health. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading medical experts, researchers, and healthcare innovators who share their insights beyond conventional diagnoses and treatments. Whether you're a patient, practitioner, or curious mind, this podcast is your guide to understanding the complexities of pelvic health and fostering meaningful change.
Beyond the Symptoms | Expert Interview Series by LUF
Breaking the Cycle: Insights on Chronic UTIs, Bladder Health, & the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Angelish Kumar
Are recurring UTIs, pelvic pain, or persistent urinary symptoms interfering with your life? In today's episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Angelish Kumar, who shares her expertise in diagnosing and managing chronic UTIs, bladder health, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This conversation offers practical insights to help you determine whether your symptoms result from an ongoing infection or post-infection inflammation and explores multi-modal approaches to breaking the cycle of chronic UTIs.
Key Takeaways You'll Learn:
🔎 How advanced diagnostic techniques like cystoscopy can reveal hidden bladder inflammation and embedded bacteria that standard urine tests may miss.
🚫 Why breaking the UTI cycle requires more than antibiotics, including cranberry supplements, vaginal estrogen, and targeted treatments to support bladder healing.
🔗 How UTIs and pelvic floor dysfunction are connected and why pelvic floor physical therapy can sometimes be more effective than antibiotics.
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