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I think i may have an uti the symptoms went away weeks ago after taking cranberry pills but i think i may still have one my pee stinks what should i d?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Cranberry: acts as an ANTI-SEPTIC ( it LOWERS the bacterial count) in the urine it does NOT cure or eliminate a urinary tract infection...you need a course of antibiotics to do that...A urine sample m,ay be useful...consult your GYN or Family Physician! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

I think i may have an uti the symptoms went away weeks ago after taking cranberry pills but i think i may still have one my pee stinks what should i d?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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