User: If you get chronic UTI's can it damage your bladder?
Assistant: UTI stands for Urinary Tract Infection, and these can happen when bacteria get into the urinary tract and cause infection.  Sometimes they can have negative effects on the kidneys or bladder, but it’s rarely serious and in most cases, UTI’s can be treated with antibiotics.  If you continue to get UTIs more than twice a year, you should talk to your doctor to see if you need further treatment or adjustments to your hygiene practices.