Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection
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DOI:
10.3109/9780203091456-8
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2008-05
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Stuart J O’Toole
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Stuart J O’Toole
Overview What you need to know Urgency? Frequency? Could be a UTI. Triggered by bacteria, UTI, or urinary tract infection, can occur in the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful: • Check out cranberry • To treat and to prevent recurrences, drink 4 to 10 ounces (114 to 296 ml) of cranberry juice a day or take 400 mg of powdered cranberry concentrate twice a day • Try an enzyme preparation • To enhance antibiotic effectiveness, take 400 mg a day of proteolytic enzymes, such as bromelain and trypsin • Avoid allergic foods • Work with a knowledgeable health practitioner to find out if you have allergies to foods that increase your susceptibility to urinary tract infections • Aim for a strong immune system with a multivitamin • Take one a day to avoid vitamin and mineral deficiencies and to better resist infections • If you have a UTI, see a healthcare provider • Existing infections may require treatment with antibiotics These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Continue reading the full urinary tract infection article for more in-depth, fully-referenced information on medicines, vitamins, herbs, and dietary and lifestyle changes that may be helpful. About UTIs Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections of the kidney, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are generally triggered by bacteria and are more common when there is partial blockage of the urinary tract. In some people, UTIs tend to recur. Check list Product ratings for a urinary tract infection