Question 1

how long does it take to clear up a uti/to stop seeing symptoms when you are on antibiotics? just started it todo so still burns to pee a bit.

Accepted Answer

Varies : Sometimes symptoms resolve in 24 hrs, sometimes can take several days. This is determined by the degree of inflammation in the bladder lining in response to the infection, and by the sensitivity of the bacteria to the antibiotic. If symptoms aren't improving at all within 48-72 hrs, bacteria may be resistant to antibiotic, or there may be another cause for the symptoms.

Question 2

hello, i received an antibiotic for a really bad uti for five days and today im due to take the last one. im still having issues feeling like i have to pee and lower pain in my left pelvic area. my urine looks clear. no sure how to proceed?

Accepted Answer

: How diagnosed? If a clean catch urine was analyzed and a culture used to determine  the antibiotic used you may be fine. If the label UTI was assumed with minimal or no testing you may have a totally different problem in your genital tract requiring a different approach. I would contact your treating doc and consider a follow-up visit.

Question 3

i am currently pregnant  and have been admitted in hospital for treatment of uti, however now it has advanced since i've been out of hospital.  how long will it take to clear? i have been on antibiotics for 4 days excl 1 day in hospital?

Accepted Answer

Return to Dr: In any infection being treated with antibiotics, If the symptoms are worsening, you need to return to the Dr who originally diagnosed the illness and prescribed the medication. It is possible that you have an infection that is resistant to the type of antibiotic you have been given. In this case, they will have to treat you with a different antibiotic.

Question 4

how long does cloudy urine take to clear up after taking antibiotics for a uti for 3 days? i've been drinking lots of water and cranberry juice.

Accepted Answer

Doesn't matter: Cloudy urine usually isn't due to infection but to variations in diet and fluid intake. It may not clear up at all. The important thing is whether UTI symptoms themselves are improving:  painful or urgent urination, and so on. If so, the UTI is getting better. If not, contact your doctor. And by the way, cranberry doesn't treat or prevent UTI. Drink it if you like it, otherwise no need.

Question 5

how long does it take the antibiotic to work for a uti?

Accepted Answer

Hours to days: The antibiotic should begin to work - that is, kill bacteria - within hours. By a day or so, symptoms should be improving. Depending on how complicated the infection is and how long your course of antibiotics is for, it should be cleared within 3-14 days.

Question 6

with antibiotics how long would it take for a uti to go away ?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Varies with the organism, type of UTI (lower vs. Upper tract, etc.), the antibiotic employed, the immune status of the patient and a variety of other factors.  Symptomatically it should begin to resolve in 24-48 hours if the organism causing it is sensitive to the antibiotic used.

Question 7

are there any alternative cures other than antibiotics to take for a uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The old use of cranberry has been shown to be effective in some cases. D-mannose can also be very useful. In addition, there are a number of herbal remedies that combine several agents, such as akebia moist heat from health concerns.

Question 8

what to do if i just started antibiotics for a uti. how long does it take to work on the pain?

Accepted Answer

Varies 1 - 3 days: Provided antibiotics are effective against type of bacteria causing the uti. Hence, urologists always get a urine culture specimen before putting patient on an antibiotic in case UTI causing bacteria are resistant to the prescribed antibiotic.

Question 9

is there any way to cure a uti without antibiotics? and how long does it take to cure in females?

Accepted Answer

Only if it's early: If you are just beginning to feel symptoms, you can try taking cranberry tablets plus vitamin c and a lot of water. And there are over the counter "anti-septics" like "cystex" which may help. But if your symptoms develop into a full blown infection, then you are past home-remedies, and you need to see a doctor for antibiotics.  If you wait too long, you risk a kidney infection.

Question 10

i have been on antibiotic for 1 1/2 days for severe uti. how long does it take for antibiotics to work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is important to finish the antibiotic once it is started.

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How long does it take for a uti to clear up with antibiotics

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How long does it take to clear up a uti/to stop seeing symptoms when you are on antibiotics? just started it todo so still burns to pee a bit.

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Hello, i received an antibiotic for a really bad uti for five days and today im due to take the last one. im still having issues feeling like i have to pee and lower pain in my left pelvic area. my urine looks clear. no sure how to proceed?

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I am currently pregnant and have been admitted in hospital for treatment of uti, however now it has advanced since i've been out of hospital. how long will it take to clear? i have been on antibiotics for 4 days excl 1 day in hospital?

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How long does cloudy urine take to clear up after taking antibiotics for a uti for 3 days? i've been drinking lots of water and cranberry juice.

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How long does it take the antibiotic to work for a uti?

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With antibiotics how long would it take for a uti to go away ?

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Are there any alternative cures other than antibiotics to take for a uti?

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What to do if i just started antibiotics for a uti. how long does it take to work on the pain?

A member asked:

Is there any way to cure a uti without antibiotics? and how long does it take to cure in females?

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I have been on antibiotic for 1 1/2 days for severe uti. how long does it take for antibiotics to work?

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