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Suggest Treatment For An Urinary Tract Infection
I had a UTI about 5 days ago, but the symptoms got better. However, starting yesterday, I felt it again but not as severe. I ve been drinking a lot of water (since 5 days ago), so RIGHT NOW by urine doesn t really hurt. However, I have been getting chills and have a fever. I don t have much money, so I m wondering if I can cure this now, or if it is very serious. I also think I have slight lower back pain (I realize this might mean I have kidney infection)- but can I make these go away by drinking a lot of water and cranberry juice? I don t have much money so I don t want to go to the doctor if I don t have to. The fever is what scares me the most.
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
Hello,
* The presence of fever mandates there is a significant amount of infection provoking the body`s acute inflammatory response.
* In the case, where you can not visit your doc for financial reasons my recommendations are
- manage to have a good antibiotic as cephalosporin for best pathogen coverage
- continue plenty of liquids and cranberry sachets
- consume chewable vitamin c supplements
- lemon juice, buttermilk, turmeric powder will help at the herbal level
- avoid stress, anxiety
- avoid excess sun exposure and worsening dehydration
- tablet Tylenol 3 times a day after meals.
* Do follow up online after 48 hours about the progress.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* The presence of fever mandates there is a significant amount of infection provoking the body`s acute inflammatory response.
* In the case, where you can not visit your doc for financial reasons my recommendations are
- manage to have a good antibiotic as cephalosporin for best pathogen coverage
- continue plenty of liquids and cranberry sachets
- consume chewable vitamin c supplements
- lemon juice, buttermilk, turmeric powder will help at the herbal level
- avoid stress, anxiety
- avoid excess sun exposure and worsening dehydration
- tablet Tylenol 3 times a day after meals.
* Do follow up online after 48 hours about the progress.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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