A urinary tract infection, or a UTI, is an infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra. Although not everyone who gets UTI has symptoms, those who do have common symptoms that include a frequent urge to urinate and pain or burning when urinating. Here are a few ways to help treat UTI symptoms.
Antibiotics: Although our bodies are able to resolve many minor UTI’s, taking antibiotics is an effective treatment for UTIs.
Lots of Water: Remember it is important to drink plenty of water in order to flush out all the bacteria and dilute your urine.
Avoid drinks that may irritate your bladder: Drinks that may irritate your bladder while having a UTI may be: coffee, alcohol, drinks that contain citrus or caffeine. Try drinking sugar-free cranberry juice, this may help!
Use the restroom when you need to!: Holding in your urine is what tends to cause a lot of these UTI’s so it is important that you use the bathroom when you need to.
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