what is a good remedy for UTI?

Question

Is there anyway that i can cure UTI at home without going to the dotor?

Answer 1

You ought to see your doctor- a UTI can sometimes spread to the kidneys and very rarely cause permanent damage.

However, if you don't want to see your doctor plenty of fluids will help you clear the infection.

Cranberry juice will help with discomfort

Answer 2

Take low doses of an antibiotic such as TMP/SMZ or nitrofurantoin daily for 6 months or longer. If taken at bedtime, the drug remains in the bladder longer and may be more effective. NIH-supported research at the University of Washington has shown this therapy to be effective without causing serious side effects.


Take a single dose of an antibiotic after sexual intercourse.


Take a short course (1 or 2 days) of antibiotics when symptoms appear.


Dipsticks that change color when an infection is present are now available without a prescription. The strips detect nitrite, which is formed when bacteria change nitrate in the urine to nitrite. The test can detect about 90 percent of UTIs when used with the first morning urine specimen and may be useful for women who have recurrent infections.

Doctors suggest some additional steps that a woman can take on her own to avoid an infection:

Drink plenty of water every day.


Urinate when you feel the need; don't resist the urge to urinate.


Wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria around the anus from entering the vagina or urethra.


Take showers instead of tub baths.


Cleanse the genital area before sexual intercourse.


Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays and scented douches, which may irritate the urethra.


Some doctors suggest drinking cranberry juice.

you might need antibiotics..

Answer 3

You have to get antibiotics to guarantee i't's cured, but there are a couple of things that will help the symptoms in the meantime. Azo or Uristat (both sold at Target) will kill the symptoms (and turn your urine bright orange). TONS of water will help also. But you must go to the doctor to cure it or you can have serious problems.

Answer 4

You will have to obtain an antibiotic. To prevent them in the future drink lots of water, cranberry juice, and high doses of vitamin C.

Answer 5

Pyridium is over the counter now.. it can relieve symptoms, but you should see your doctor. If you get frequent UTI's (honeymoon cystitis) they may even give you some antibiotic's to keep at home.

Answer 6

You need antiboiotics. I always have to visit the Doc. But drink water and cranberry juice ,

Answer 7

Drink alot of water and cranberry juice. Also watch how you wipe, Always wipe front to back, as bacteria can enter your vagina.

Answer 8

No you need antibiotics or risk kidney damage and permanent damage to your urethra, making you incontinent for life.