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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract -- the kidneys, the ureters (the tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder), the bladder, or the urethra (t...
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Symptoms
The symptoms of a UTI include: Cloudy urine; Blood in the urine; Foul or strong urine odor; Frequent or urgent need to ...
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Causes
Cystitis, a common condition, is usually caused by bacteria entering the urethra and then the bladder. This leads to in...
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Tests
Tests generally include taking a urine sample. Urinalysis commonly reveals nitrates, white blood cells, and red blood c...
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Treatments
A mild case of cystitis may go away on its own without treatment. Because of the risk of the infection spreading to the...
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Drugs
amoxicillin
cefazolin
ceftibuten
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cranberry
cranberry juice
peppermint
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Alternative Therapies
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Risk Factors
Catheterization
Contraception Diaphragm
Dehydration
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Complications
Chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection - defined as at least twoinfections in 6 months or at least three in 1 yea...
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Prevention
Do NOT douche or use similar feminine hygiene products; Do NOT drink fluids that irritate the bladder, like alcohol and...
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Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if you, or your child, have symptoms of a UTI. Call right away if there is fever or chills, back or si...
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