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A member asked:

My 88 year old mother can't get rid of a uti she contracted in the hospital after being catheterized. how much water should she be drinking?

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Dr. Kevin Brown answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Water: The amount of water should be determined by her physician. In the elderly, health status, medications and overall kidney function will determine the recommended amount of fluids.

Answered 7/30/2013

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At least 1.5 litres: She might also need another antibiotic treatment.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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I keep getting. Uti infections, what should I do to stop 9th one in 1 year, not sexually active, drinking water?

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I always get a UTI after a long flight.I drink plenty of water but i can't avoid getting it and i don't know why i get it.How can i avoid getting it?

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Beside hygiene and drinking more water being suggested. What would the cause of chronic utis be in a 23 yr old with history of kidney issues?

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