Urinary Tract Infection Resources
For more information about urinary tract infections, please visit the following sites: Mayo Clinic: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urinary-tract-infection/DS00286...
View ArticlePrevention of Urinary Tract Infection
Daily Hygiene Solutions Avoiding any contact around the urethral opening with articles that have possibly been contaminated with bacteria is necessary for preventing urinary tract infections. For...
View ArticleAlternative Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Cranberry Juice and Fluids Cranberry juice has infection fighting antioxidants. Studies have shown that drinking cranberry juice can help to treat urinary tract infections in some patients. Women have...
View ArticleTraditional Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Antibiotics If the urinary tract infection is simple, only infecting the bladder, ureters, or urethra, an antibiotic will usually cure the infection. Different types of antibiotics may be prescribed...
View ArticleUrinary Tract Infection Causes
Bacteria in Urinary Tract Urinary tract infections are usually caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract and multiplying. The most common type of bacteria that causes urinary tract infections is E....
View ArticleUrinary Tract Infection Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms Symptoms of a urinary tract infection in the bladder, ureters, or urethra include: • Pelvic pain in women • Rectal pain in men • Blood in the urine, giving urine a red tint • A...
View ArticleUrinary Tract Infection Overview
What does a Urinary Tract Infection Affect? A urinary tract infection can affect any part of the urinary tract. This includes the ureters, the urethra, bladder, and kidneys. The infection can be called...
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