Question 1

what happens if uti not treated?

Accepted Answer

It could cause a : Bad kidney infection which will land u in the hospital so make sure u get treated.

Question 2

can uti recurrence happen in virgins?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Sexual activity is not a prerequisite to getting urinary tract infections although it does increase the risk for them.  Virginal people with recurrent UTIs should practice impeccable genitourinary hygiene, avoid synthetic underwear, use hypoallergenic fragrance free washes, shower rather than bathe, and have an evaluation for underlying anatomic issues.

Question 3

what happens if a uti is left untreated?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Not being more specific and not knowing your symptoms is difficult to predict. Simplr bladder infections cn many times be cleared by just drinking fluids and and voiding to wash bacteria out of your bladder. More severe infections can spread to your kidneys and make you very sick, fever, chills, etc. The short answer is get checked and get treated.

Question 4

what happens if my persistent uti never stops?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your doctor will be able to monitor your infection and keep on top of it.

Question 5

what happens if a male does not treat his uti?

Accepted Answer

Could prog to kidney: It not treated there is the possibility of it spreading up from the bladder to the kidneys and causing a more serious type of UTI called pyleonephritis.

Question 6

if someone had symptoms of a uti for a week and didn't get it treated, what would happen?

Accepted Answer

See below: There's a chance that the infection would spread to the kidneys, or even the blood, which could be life threatening.

Question 7

could you tell me if someone had symptoms of a uti for a week and not treated what will happen?

Accepted Answer

3 possibilities: 1. Mild utis can resolve on their own.
2. Second possiblity would be getting worse and speading to the kidney
3. Third possibility they would remain the same.

Question 8

what happens if u drink while taking uti meds?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol : Most antibiotics lose some of there effectiveness when drinking alcohol and in general alcohol only mixes well with fruit juice not medicine :)

Question 9

if i have uti and i was given oral sex, what happens to my partner?

Accepted Answer

Usually nothing: Unless you have herpes, then he could develop that in the mouth. Uti is caused by bacteria that is usually resident in the perivulvar area anyway. He would be exposed to it whether you have UTI or not.

Question 10

what happens if you have a uti for at least 6 months or more will u be sterile?

Accepted Answer

Uti chronic: You did not indicate whether you are male or female. Usually chronic UTI does not cause sterility. Should see urologist or gyn

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