29/04/2026
UTI Awareness: Don’t Fall for These Common Myths! 🚨
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are common—but often misunderstood. Let’s clear the confusion 👇
🔍 MYTH 1: UTI is caused by only one germ
➡️ FACT: Many different bacteria can cause UTI. It’s not just one culprit!
💊 MYTH 2: One medicine cures all UTIs
➡️ FACT: Treatment depends on the specific organism.
👉 Wrong antibiotics = incomplete cure + resistance
⛔ MYTH 3: Stop medicine when you feel better
➡️ FACT: Always complete the full course to prevent recurrence
🧪 HOW TO GIVE URINE SAMPLE (IMPORTANT!)
✔️ Give sample before starting antibiotics
✔️ Use midstream clean catch method:
• Wash hands
• Clean area
• Pass first urine → discard
• Collect middle urine in sterile container
⏱️ Send to lab within 1 hour
🔬 WHY URINE CULTURE?
✔️ Identifies exact bacteria
✔️ Helps choose the RIGHT antibiotic
✔️ Avoids guesswork
⚠️ AVOID THIS:
❌ Self-medication
❌ Using old prescriptions
❌ Taking random antibiotics
👩⚕️ WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?
• Burning urination
• Frequent urge
• Fever/chills
• Back pain
For more on UTI related queries- consult our experts
Dr Abhinav Kumar
Dr Parinita Kaur
Healing Hands Clinic