Urinary tract infections are the commonest bacterial infection in older people and the risk increases with age. Women suffer more frequently from recurrent UTI than men because of their shorter
urethra and proximity of urethral opening to anus. Other predisposing factors in old age include
diabetes, urinary tract stones,
steroid use, and chronic illness impairing immune system.
1. Tablet Taxim – O 100 mg every 12 hours per oral for 7 days
2. Citralka liquid 2 teaspoonful every 8 hours for 7 days
3. Tablet Anafortan – 1 tablet every 8 hours after meal if pain is intolerable. Otherwise avoid it
4. Drink 4 – 5 liters of uncontaminated water to flush out bacteria
5. Drink fruit juice and cranberry juice
6. Do not hold your urine. Urinate when you feel
7. Wipe from front to back after bowel movements
8. Investigations – routine examination of urine, culture & sensitivity of urine, total & differential count of WBC,
ultrasound abdomen
If recurrence still occurs despite above measures then ciprofloxcin 125 mg daily per oral may be taken for 6 months as prophylactic treatment.
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