A member asked:

I've heard alka seltzer will get rid of a uti. is there any truth to this? i had one and took it for two days and it quit hurting

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Dr. James Krick answered

Alka seltzer: Alka seltzer is basically Aspirin and sodium bicarbonate. There is nothing curative, in regards to infection, in any form of alka seltzer.

Dr Loret De Mola agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Not get rid but: It can help with the pain. The citric acid and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) can help alkalinize the urine which may help with bladder spasms that sometimes accompany utis. I wouldn't recommend this. I would see you doctor for a urinalysis and urine culture.

Answered 2/13/2013

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A member asked:

I've heard alka seltzer will get rid of a uti. is there any truth to this? i had one and took it for two days and it quit hurting

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Krick answered

Dr Loret De Mola agreed

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