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Does drinking a gallon of water a day flush out a uti?
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No: Urine infection generally needs antibiotics. Bladder infection or cystitis may reslove spontaneously.Drinking water may alleviate some discomfort, not necessary to drink excess water.
Answered 4/3/2019
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Lowers germ concent.: Drinking lots of water dilutes bacterial concentration in urine. Causes u to urinate > often. Which helps bladder defense mechanisms to get rid of few remaining bacteria in bladder after voiding. No way as reliable as taking an antibiotic.
Answered 3/8/2012
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