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Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Your UTI Treatment Plan
We will determine your specific UTI treatment for based on:
- Your age, overall health, and medical history
- Extent of the disease
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies
- Expectations for the course of the disease
- Your opinion or preference
UTI Treatment Options
Treatment may include:
- Antibacterial medications
- Other medications and/or a heating pad to relieve pain
- Behavior modifications, including the following:
- Drinking plenty of water to help cleanse the urinary tract of bacteria
- Avoiding coffee, alcohol and spicy foods
- Quitting smoking
UTI Prevention
Here are some steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of developing another UTI:
- Drink plenty of water every day.
- Drink cranberry juice. Large amounts of vitamin C inhibits the growth of some bacteria by acidifying the urine. Vitamin C supplements have the same effect.
- Urinate when you feel the need. Do not resist the urge to urinate.
- Wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria around the anus from entering the vagina or urethra.
- Take showers instead of tub baths.
- Cleanse the genital area before/after sexual intercourse.
- Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays and scented douches.