A 30-year-old female presents with dysuria and frequency. She has no fever or flank pain. She mentions that she had similar symptoms several times in the past year. What could be the cause, and what is the plan of action?
Recurrent UTI symptoms in this woman might indicate an underlying issue like anatomical abnormalities, kidney stones, or bladder dysfunction. Other risk factors such as sexual activity or use of spermicidal agents could also be contributing. A urine culture should be obtained, and she should be treated with appropriate antibiotics based on the results. Given the recurrent nature, further investigation with imaging studies, such as an ultrasound or CT scan, may be warranted.