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Can i treat my uti without going to the doctor?

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UTI: Would strongly recommend that you not do this. Antibiotics are dispensed by prescription and you should be examined before being treated. How would you treat it otherwise?

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/4/2016

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