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"Linking Nerve Overgrowth to Lingering Pain After Recurrent UTIs"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Medical Xpress

Duke Health researchers have discovered that an overgrowth of nerve cells in the bladder is likely the cause of persistent pain and urinary frequency experienced by individuals with recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), even after antibiotics have cleared the bacteria. The study, published in Science Immunology, suggests that the overgrowth of sensory nerves, prompted by unique conditions in the bladder during infections, leads to chronic pelvic pain and urinary urgency. The findings provide a potential new approach to managing symptoms of recurrent UTIs and reducing unnecessary antibiotic usage by targeting the underlying cause of the lingering symptoms.

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New report reveals breakthrough in understanding recurring UTIs.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR

A new report published in Nature Microbiology suggests that urinary tract infections (UTIs) can change the DNA in the cells lining the urinary tract, making them more susceptible to repeated infections. The study found that cells from mice that were susceptible to recurrent UTIs had smaller cell size and defects in differentiation, and even the DNA itself had been changed as a consequence of the initial UTI. While further work needs to be done to figure out if this is happening in humans, the researchers claim that this model is a good one.

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