Negative Tests with UTI Symptoms | Dr. Angelish Kumar with Live UTI Free (LUF)

Host Melissa Kramer Interviews Dr. Angelish Kumar, a urologist and founder of Women's Urology New York, on Chronic UTI, Bladder Health, and Recurrent Infections

Dr. Kumar unpacks why standard UTI tests frequently fail to detect infections and how advanced diagnostics like PCR testing are reshaping how we understand and treat persistent symptoms. This episode is a must-listen for anyone confused about recurring infections, misdiagnoses, or ongoing urinary symptoms that don’t align with conventional lab results.

Key Takeaways:

• Why traditional UTI testing often misses infections—and how molecular diagnostics like PCR can provide clearer answers.
• How the bladder microbiome functions, and why eliminating all bacteria isn’t necessarily the path to better bladder health.
• The role of overlooked conditions such as Skene’s gland infections or pelvic floor dysfunction in persistent urinary symptoms—and why they require different treatment approaches.
• Tips for advocating for comprehensive care, especially when standard approaches fall short.

This conversation offers much-needed clarity for those navigating chronic UTI, recurrent UTI, or unresolved urinary symptoms—and provides practical insights into more personalized, effective care.

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