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. Ciprofloxacin 500 mg per oral twice daily for 7 days 4. Drink fruit juice and cranberry juice 5. Do not hold your urine. Urinate when you feel 6. Investigations a. routine examination of urine b. culture & sensitivity of urine c. total & differential count of WBC d. ultrasound abdomen and pelvis If recurrence still occurs despite above measures then ciprofloxacin 125 mg daily per oral may be taken for 6 months as prophylactic treatment. I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks