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Hi i've suffered from uti three times this year. how can i prevent this and what are the long term effects?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

UTI: Increase your water intake. Recurring infections can become chronic and cause kidney damage. Good Luck

Answered 11/25/2018

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A member asked:

Hi i've suffered from uti three times this year. how can i prevent this and what are the long term effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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