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Women Online Are Calling Out Doctors Who Underplay The Seriousness Of UTI’s

Any woman who has ever had a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) knows it’s pretty painful. While UTI’s can be treated, there are serious complications that can occur when left untreated in women.

Many people know that women can contract UTI’s after sex, but, there are other reasons why women develop UTI’s. Certain medications and birth controls, sitting in wet bathing suits, tight pants/underwear, certain fabrics in underwear, and a suppressed immune system are just some of the reasons that women develop UTI’s. Regardless of the reason, women have realized that medical professionals and doctors usually treat UTI’s like they’re nothing. While yes, there are easy treatments and cures for UTI’s, there are serious complications that can happen when women get chronic UTI’s, and, are not given the proper medication to heal.

Twitter user @floozyesq brought the issue up online, mocking doctors who underplay and make light of women who develop UTI’s.

After her tweet was seen by thousands, other women chimed in, calling out doctors for their lack of professionalism.

It seems as though no matter where you live, doctors don’t take UTI’s all that seriously (unfortunately). My advice? Make sure you’re getting all the tests you can, and, if you’re unhappy with your doctor, get a second opinion.