Why Your UTI Symptoms May Be Getting Missed...And What To Do Next

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Always have a negative urine dipstick at the doctors despite having all the symptoms of a UTI? In Part 1 of this important conversation, We sit down with Dr Catriona Anderson, GP and specialist in chronic and recurrent UTIs, to uncover why standard urine dipstick tests so often fail women and what you need to know to challenge outdated advice and get the treatment you deserve. This is an honest, deeply informative discussion around chronic urinary tract infections, menopause, bladder pain, sleep deprivation and the emotional toll these conditions can take on women’s lives. Kelly also shares the reality of living with chronic UTI symptoms for over 13 years, including the impact on sleep, relationships, work, confidence and everyday life. If you’ve ever been told “your tests are negative” despite knowing something is wrong, this episode will leave you feeling informed, validated and better equipped to advocate for your health. Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the Conversation Have questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram. Follow Health Applied: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/ Chapters 00:00 The reality of chronic UTIs in women 00:21 Introducing Dr Kat Anderson 02:19 How Dr Kat specialised in chronic UTIs 05:45 The breakthrough that changed her approach 11:16 Why chronic UTIs are still dismissed 12:26 The difference between acute, recurrent & chronic UTIs 14:10 The devastating impact on women’s lives 15:45 Misdiagnosis & interstitial cystitis explained 19:18 When “interstitial cystitis” is actually infection 21:24 Kelly’s personal experience with bladder pain 23:12 Why urine dipstick tests often fail women 26:13 Why standard urine cultures miss infections 27:20 Dormant bacteria & embedded bladder infections 30:00 The problem with NHS testing thresholds 33:39 Why women keep getting overlooked 35:16 The movement to redefine chronic UTI treatment 41:13 How treatment pathways could finally change 42:08 Living with chronic UTI for 13 years 44:32 The anxiety & isolation of bladder pain This episode is intended for educational and awareness purposes only and is not sponsored, promotional or affiliated with any specific clinic, treatment provider or commercial service discussed during the conversation.

Elective Caesarean or Natural Birth? | Why There's No Right Way to Give Birth

Can you have a positive birth experience regardless of how your baby arrives? In this honest and deeply personal episode of Health Applied, Kelly and Harriet share two very different birth stories and the lessons they've learned about fear, control, pain relief and trusting your instincts. Harriet reflects on her positive water birth experience, the impact of hypnobirthing, and why understanding the science of labour helped remove much of the fear she felt during pregnancy. Now expecting her second child, she also discusses why she's considering a home birth. Kelly opens up about a lifelong fear of labour, her decision to pursue a caesarean birth, and the traumatic complications that led to an emergency procedure. She explains why having a caesarean was always the right choice for her and why women should never feel judged for choosing pain relief or surgical delivery. Whether you're pregnant, planning a family, or simply curious about the realities of birth, this episode offers reassurance that there is no single "right" way to bring a baby into the world. Watch The Full Series Of Health Applied Here - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbenIdBaHJsQ6w1oHRvR8AA 💬 Join the Conversation Have questions about cosmetic surgery? Comment below or message us on Instagram. Follow Health Applied: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthappliedpodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@healthappliedpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Applied-Podcast/61584575055523/ Chapters 00:00 Why Kelly would only consider a caesarean birth 00:33 Introducing today's conversation on positive birth stories 01:08 Why most birth stories people hear are negative 02:42 The childhood experience that created Kelly's fear of labour 04:54 How Harriet developed a completely different mindset around birth 06:15 Hypnobirthing explained: what it really is 07:13 Fear, adrenaline and the science of labour 09:50 Harriet's water birth experience and managing contractions 10:41 The debate around pain relief and caesarean births 11:59 Why every woman should choose the birth that's right for her 13:10 Inside Harriet's unexpectedly perfect birthing environment 15:04 Epidurals, birth plans and feeling in control 16:10 Kelly's traumatic labour experience before her emergency caesarean 19:28 How a spinal transformed Kelly's birth experience 20:29 Advocating for yourself during labour and delivery 21:50 Home birth considerations and second pregnancies 25:10 Your right to choose how you give birth 26:03 The pressure some women face around caesareans 27:16 Why women need more positive birth stories 28:28 There is no right or wrong way to give birth 29:41 Harriet prepares for baby number two This episode is intended for educational and awareness purposes only and is not sponsored, promotional or affiliated with any specific clinic, treatment provider or commercial service discussed during the conversation.

9 de jun de 202630 min

Why Your UTI Symptoms May Be Getting Missed...And What To Do Next | Part 1

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