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Preparing for your appointment
By Mayo Clinic staffMost urinary tract infections are treated by your family doctor or a general practitioner. However, when recurrences are frequent or a kidney infection becomes chronic, you'll likely be referred to a doctor who specializes in urinary disorders (urologist) or kidney disorders (nephrologist) for an evaluation to determine if urologic abnormalities may be causing the infections.
What you can do
Before your appointment, make a list of medications or supplements you're taking or any allergies you have. Having this information helps your doctor select the best treatment.
Write down questions to ask your doctor. Some basic questions include:
- What kind of tests do I need?
- Can I do anything to prevent a urinary tract infection?
- What signs and symptoms should I watch out for?
- What do the results of my urine test mean?
- Do I need to take medicine?
- Are there any special instructions for taking the medicine?
- What can I do if I keep getting urinary tract infections?
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time that you don't understand something.
