Do repeated UTIs in women lead to long-term kidney damage?
Recurrent UTIs in women are often overlooked, yet they can lead to kidney stress, scarring, and antibiotic resistance. Dr Hima Deepti Alla, Senior Consultant (Nephrology & Renal Transplant) at Arete Hospitals, Hyderabad, emphasises the importance of proper diagnosis and awareness of underlying causes to break the cycle and safeguard long-term kidney health.