How can i prevent u.t.i or help cure one?

Keep dry and clean: Most uti's are caused by e. Coli bacteria that lives in the digestive tract. Keeping area between the anus an the vagina clean and dry is the best prevention. Wear loose underpants not thongs or tight panties that can " wick" bacteria from back to front. Always wipe after bowel movements from front to back. Azo will treat some mild uti's, see you physician for bad ones.

UTI prevention: Women have very short urethra's and the primary prevention technique is to wipe from front to back after voiding, and voiding as soon as convenient after intercourse. Drinking appropriate amounts of water during the day will flush bacteria out of the urethra. When "burning" or frequency starts consider the use of cranberry juice to acidify the urine until a MD visit, diagnosis and Rx can be done.