Ways to cure uncomplicated UTI at home?
Well, I've posted a few but everyone says go to the doc. My girlfriend has a bladder infection minor, and am wondering would an OTC product helps at all. Perhaps something I can buy at Walmart or Walgreens? Anything to avoid going to doctor. Your immune system will fight this out or is it a must see a doctor and get medicine?
She needs to see a doctor if you are having symptoms. A urinary tract infection can become a kidney infection and untreated, can lead to kidney damage. Not to mention how irritating and painful it can be a urinary tract infection and a kidney infection is downright miserable, very bad. Bilberry may be useful and to keep bacteria from sticking .. capsules are more useful the juice, and usually have large amounts of sugar. AZO tablets will help with the pain of UTI, but not affect the infection. If money is a concern, you can find a doctor who works on a sliding scale or a free clinic. Antibiotics are usually cheaper, if the infection is lower. Drink plenty of water to dilute the urine and help remove bacteria. Avoid coffee, alcohol and soft drinks containing citrus juices and caffeine until your infection has disappeared. It can irritate the bladder and tend to aggravate the frequent or urgent urination. Being sexually active. Women who are sexually active tend to have infections more urinary tract. Sexual intercourse can irritate the urethra, allowing germs to more easily travel through the urethra into the bladder. Urinate before and after intercourse will help eliminate bacteria. The use of certain types of birth control. Women who use diaphragms for birth control may also be most at risk, as are women who use spermicidal agents.
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