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Can we reverse antibiotic resistance
Hello,
My father has neurogenic bladder and on indwelling catheter.
He gets UTI every 3 months or so followed by injectables that are given according to urine culture report.
I see the groups are slowly becoming resistant .
What can I do to reverse this antibiotic resistance?
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Consultation with a urologist for radical treatment is advisable
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Reversal not possible.
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Consult Urologist for permanent alternate for catheter.
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Antibiotic resistance can't be reversed
Only option is to use other sensitive medication
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consult
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Yes... Antibiotic Resistance can be finished.
Need proper treatment and nursing care.
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Consult online for detailed discussion.
Share complete medical records first.
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No way
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Can't reverse
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
Endocrinologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
I believe you want to prevent infections. Can be on low dose long term for bladder infections. Less resistance.
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Dr. Pardeep Kumar Sanan
General Physician
39 yrs exp
Pathankot
Resistance has an alternative
Use of sensitive antibiotics
Also get an opinion for surgeon
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Dr. Subhash Choudhary
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Delhi
no reversal at any cost but we can switch to other sensitive medication
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Dr. Navinkumar Angadi
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Davanagere
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