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is there a good way to get rid of urinary tract infections?

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Antibiotics: The only effective way to get rid of a urinary tract infection is by taking antibiotics.

Question 2

how common are urinary tract infections?

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Very common: Second mos common infection in children. Very common in adults, more frequent in women rather than men.

Question 3

could guys get urinary tract infections?

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UTI in men: Men can get urinary tract infections if bacteria gets into the urethra from trauma, masturbation, sexual intercourse, etc.  Rarely, men who have undiagnosed problems with their urinary tract system may develop an infection without the events listed above.

Question 4

how come i get so many urinary tract infections?

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UTI risks: The most common reasons center around issues of hygiene and hydration status.  Make sure these things are optimized, and then review with your doctor if symptoms persist.

Question 5

what causes most women's urinary tract infections?

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Intercourse: Many urinary tract infections in women occur after sex because the vaginal and rectal areas are so close to the urethra where women urinate from. Sex allows bacteria from these close areas to be spread toward the urethra. Urinating immediately after sex can decrease the number of infections. If they are still frequent, sometimes doctors will prescribe a medicine to take each time after sex.

Question 6

what are natural ways to cure urinary tract infections?

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Antibiotics: There are no natural treatments for bacterial infections.

Question 7

why do urinary tract infections cause delirium?

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Only if septic: Urinary tract infections may complicate with sepsis or septicemia which may affect the brain function and cause delirium.

Question 8

can penicillian help with urinary tract infections?

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Usually not: Most organisms causing urinary infections do not respond to penicillin.  There are other antibiotics that are effective, depending to the bacteria involved.

Question 9

can urinary tract infections cause bumps that itch?

Accepted Answer

No : A UTI is an infection inside the bladder some bumps on your outside are not likely associated.

Question 10

what causes urinary tract infections in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

It depends: In elderly men enlarged prostate, neurogenic bladder, urinary retention, indwelling Foley catheters, diabetes.
In elderly women neurogenic bladder, vaginitis, diabetes.

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