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Can Adequate Water Consumption Help Cure UTI?
Question: Iam 67 yrs and think I have a bladder infection never had it before, I have the signs have to urinate but noting much comes out, I am afraid to drink anything, but have heard to drink lots of water is that true
Brief Answer:
yes, drinking a lot of fluids is important to flush the urinary tract
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, drinking a lot of water is part of the treatment of urinary tract infections (infections of any aspect of the urinary tract).
The water helps to flush out the kidneys, ureter, bladder, urethra, which is important.
If an infection is present, cranberry products can sometimes help.
Antibiotics are also usually needed to fight off an urinary tract infection.
Urinary tract infections can present with urgency to urinate, frequency of urination, discomfort on urination, abdominal pain, fever, change in the color or odor of the urine, blood in the urine.
Not all of these symptoms may be present
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
yes, drinking a lot of fluids is important to flush the urinary tract
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, drinking a lot of water is part of the treatment of urinary tract infections (infections of any aspect of the urinary tract).
The water helps to flush out the kidneys, ureter, bladder, urethra, which is important.
If an infection is present, cranberry products can sometimes help.
Antibiotics are also usually needed to fight off an urinary tract infection.
Urinary tract infections can present with urgency to urinate, frequency of urination, discomfort on urination, abdominal pain, fever, change in the color or odor of the urine, blood in the urine.
Not all of these symptoms may be present
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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