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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
To alleviate symptoms, support recovery, and prevent future infections.
- Increase fluid intake to help flush bacteria from the urinary tract and maintain pale urine output.
- Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as paracetamol, to manage pain and reduce fever.
- Avoid bladder irritants like fruit juices, coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods that can worsen symptoms.
- Practice good personal hygiene, including wiping from front to back after using the toilet, especially for women.
- Urinate before and immediately after sexual activity to help clear bacteria from the urethra.
- Wear breathable cotton underwear and avoid tight-fitting clothing to reduce moisture and bacterial growth.
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Medicinal Treatment
To eradicate bacterial infection, relieve symptoms, and prevent recurrence.
- Short course of antibiotics (e.g., trimethoprim, nitrofurantoin, fosfomycin) prescribed based on urine culture results and sensitivity.
- Long-term, low-dose antibiotics for recurrent UTIs, which may be taken for several months to prevent future infections.
- Topical estrogen therapy (creams, gels, pessaries, or rings) for postmenopausal women to restore vaginal flora and reduce UTI risk.
- Prescription medications specifically designed to prevent recurrent infections, such as methenamine hippurate.
- Pain relief medication to alleviate discomfort and burning sensations during the infection.
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Surgical Treatment
To correct underlying structural or functional issues contributing to recurrent or complicated UTIs.
- Correction of anatomical abnormalities in the urinary tract (e.g., urethral strictures, bladder diverticula) that contribute to recurrent UTIs.
- Removal of urinary tract obstructions such as kidney stones or bladder stones, which can impede urine flow and increase infection risk.
- Surgical repair for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), particularly in children with recurrent UTIs, to prevent urine backflow to the kidneys.
- Procedures to address bladder outlet obstruction, which can lead to incomplete bladder emptying and increased susceptibility to infection.
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