ok i think i have a urine infection. i constantly feel like im going to wet myself and i go to the toilet an dont do anything, but when i eventually do there is a sore pressure after. are there any home remidies i can do to clear it up, is it safe to let it run its course or do i have to go to docs and get antibiotics? i am one of those people that never takes pills or goes to the doctors.
2007-11-14 20:52:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
thank you everyone. i have just had phone appointment with doc and am on antibiotics for next 3 days
2007-11-14 21:17:01 · update #1
Go to the doctors ASAP...this can get up into your kidney and get really bad. THe longer you leave the cystitis in your bladder the more inflamed it gets and the more likely that it will return again.
Seriuosly...don't let it get worse...some people have told me it can be more painful than childbirth and after experiencing it first hand I can tell you it's not something to ignore and see what happens.
Make an appointment today; it will only be a week of anti-biotics.
Drink lots of water and avoid caffine like the plague.
2007-11-14 21:01:10 · answer #1 · answered by mellow yellow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are not running a fever you can try treating it yourself by drinking lots of water and adding cranberry juice or tablets to your diet. However, since you have never had a UTI before and do not recognize the symptoms as such you should probably go to the doctor and rule out anything else. If he or she gives you a prescription it is up to you if you want to use it or not, but let your doctor know.
2007-11-14 21:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by margarita 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take Cranberry Concentrate Capsules and Garlic Capsules- 2 each, every four hours. Drink large amounts of water and urinate as frequently as you can. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugar- including fruit juices. Rest as much as possible. You should notice a difference in 24 hours. Keep taking the garlic capsules (decrease to 3x a day) for a week to ten days.
2016-05-23 06:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are sachets of Sodium Citrate (Cystocalm) or Potassium Citrate (Cystopurin) that you can buy. It's in powdered form and you drink it in a glass of water.
In the meantime drink a glass of water every 20 minutes and refrain from drinking alcohol, tea, coffee or juices. Just water.
A spoon of bicarbonate of soda in a glass of water is supposed to be good but don't overdo it especially if you have a heart problem.
If the problem gets worse say you have blood in your urine or pains in your back or a fever go immediately to your doctor.
With a bit of luck it will pass within 48 hours. If not go to your doctor.
2007-11-14 21:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by Artemis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take some cranberry tablets or drinks lots of cranberry juice, preferably do both, this will help A LOT!!! But still go to the doctor, you might need some antibiotics.
2007-11-14 20:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by angie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, yes, you do need to go to the doctor. While you are there they will make you pee in a cup so they can test it for white blood cells. They will then give you an antibiotic that you need to take for a week. In order to prevent these in the future, drink plenty of water and cranberry juice and keep yourself clean.
2007-11-14 21:05:38 · answer #6 · answered by sden2616 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can get stuff from the chemist unless like me you have blood pressure then its the doctors - also drink lots of cranberry juice - you should deal with it as it can go further and affect your kidneys this is another reason I seek medical advice as I only have one.
2007-11-14 20:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by Barbie V 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
think you've got cystitis. you can buy a powder from chemists/pharmacys that you dissolve in water that helps. drink plenty, especially cranberry juice as this relieves the pain. but you'd prob be best getting some antibiotics from the doctor cause it can get really painful
2007-11-14 20:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by Emma P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you do not want to go to the doctor I suggest getting a tampon and dabbing it in yogurt then inserting it like you would for your monthly cycle. That is what a nurse suggested to me. If that doesn't help any than I would go to see a doctor. Make sure to use plain yogurt.
2007-11-14 21:01:18 · answer #9 · answered by Peace Lilly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doctor! go... my Mrs had it combined with a kidney infection! she was writhing in pain for a week.... then a weak of antibiotics.... I slept 2 hours a night when she had it, was not good to see. Maybe yours isnt that bad, but go anyway.....:>
2007-11-14 20:57:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋