Urinary tract infections are the commonest bacterial infection. 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. Drink 4 – 5 liters of uncontaminated water to flush out bacteria
2. Syrup alkaline citrate 2 teaspoonful three times daily for 1 week
3. Tablet
Cefixime 100 mg per oral twice daily for 7 days
4.
Phenazopyridine 200 mg per oral every 8 hours for 2 days. It might cause red urine due to its color. It is harmless.
5. Investigations – routine examination of urine, culture & sensitivity of urine, total & differential count of WBC,
ultrasound abdomen
6. Drink fruit juice and cranberry juice
7. Do not hold your urine. Urinate when you feel
8. Wipe from front to back after bowel movements
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